The Franklin Academy Patriots will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Wake Prep Academy Guardians at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Franklin Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Cary Academy 9-3. The win was just what Franklin Academy needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior match.
Rachel Chapman was a standout: she scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn Chapman, who went 1-for-3 with five stolen bases and a double.
Meanwhile, Wake Prep Academy can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against American Leadership Academy-Johnston as Wake Prep Academy made off with a 13-4 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for Wake Prep Academy as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lexi Chambers made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Chambers has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Chambers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Nowoc, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Emmy Kirby was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Franklin Academy's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Wake Prep Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Franklin Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wake Prep Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Franklin Academy took their win against Wake Prep Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 12-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Franklin Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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