The Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders will square off against the Milledgeville Missiles at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ashton-Franklin Center is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Ashton-Franklin Center took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They walked away with a 13-9 victory over Orangeville. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Raiders as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Aaron Lester
| 04/23/25 vs Orangeville | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Hiawatha | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Amboy | 2 |
| 03/26/25 vs Alden-Hebron | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ West Carroll | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Aaron Lester was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Ashton-Franklin Center: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Logan O'Brien, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Ashton-Franklin Center kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Milledgeville was able to grind out a solid victory over Ashton-Franklin Center, taking the game 6-3.
Milledgeville is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
Ashton-Franklin Center came up short against Milledgeville in their previous meeting on Tuesday, falling 6-3. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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