The Franklin Academy Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the Cary Academy Chargers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Franklin Academy scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 12-9 to Oxford Prep. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin Academy in their matchups with Oxford Prep: they've now lost five in a row.
Josh Merson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Rivers, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Cary Academy was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They won by a run and slipped past Thales Academy Rolesville 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cary Academy.
Declan Jack made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Jack was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Rutger Jack was excellent, going 4-for-4 with three RBI.
Franklin Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Cary Academy, their record is now 6-3.
Franklin Academy might still be hurting after the 17-3 defeat they got from Cary Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Franklin Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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