Franklin Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 21-18 to the Cherry Valley-Springfield Patriots. One positive for Franklin Central, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Maddie Hyzer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Adaline Coulter, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Franklin Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Franklin Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Cherry Valley-Springfield, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Central will take on Stamford Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cherry Valley-Springfield, they will be playing at home against Worcester at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cherry Valley-Springfield will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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