Franklin had lost four straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 10-8 to make it five. They came up short against the Grove City Eagles, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Knights couldn't push the score so high this time.
Franklin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nolan Parry, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Grove City, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Grove City's side, Gavin Purdy and Layne Rider were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Purdy tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rider pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Purdy has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Purdy got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Rider got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI. Those two runs gave Purdy a new career-high.
In other batting news, Max Knouse was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Fischer, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will take on Oil City at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Grove City, they will challenge Clarion Area at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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