For the second straight game, Franklinton will face off against Kerr-Vance Academy. The Red Rams are taking a road trip to take on the Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Franklinton took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They blew past Kerr-Vance Academy 13-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Red Rams considering their one-run performance the match before.
Hudson Deutsch
| 04/30/25 vs Kerr-Vance Academy | 5 |
| 04/24/25 vs East Wake | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Southern Nash | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Bunn | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Northern Nash | 5 |
Hudson Deutsch looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
At the plate, Franklinton got a massive performance out of Eli Worner, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave Worner a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ravin Pickrel, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Franklinton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kerr-Vance Academy struck out eight times.
Kerr-Vance Academy dropped their record down to 7-14 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Franklinton, their record is now 7-17.
Franklinton's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Red Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Kerr-Vance Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Franklinton continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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