Franklinton extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-14 in the process. They lost 9-2 to the Southern Nash Firebirds. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 30, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Franklinton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eli Worner, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Southern Nash, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-9. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Southern Nash's side, the team relied heavily on Brennan Pridgen, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was Pridgen's first of the season. Luke Faulkner was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Franklinton will host East Wake Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Rams will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Southern Nash, they will take on West Brunswick in a tournament on Monday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Firebirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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