Elkhart is 0-5 against Franklin since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Elkhart Elks will head out on the road to challenge the Franklin Lions at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Elkhart only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-point they dealt Westwood on Tuesday. Elkhart was the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over Westwood.
Ryleigh Lohmeyer made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Lohmeyer has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lohmeyer was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cali Boyd was incredible, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Cydni Boyd, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Franklin waltzed into their match on Thursday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They blew past the Panthers 24-1. That 23 run margin sets a new team best for Franklin this season.
Elkhart now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Franklin, they pushed their record up to 25-1-1 with that victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Elkhart suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Franklin in their previous matchup back in March. Can Elkhart avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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