Franklin Central extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-7 in the process. They came up short against the Avon Orioles, falling 13-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Orioles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-0 on Wednesday.
As for Avon, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Avon's part, Wyatt Pennington made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pennington has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Braden Lockridge looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Clayton Lenz, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Keegan Grubbs, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Central will take on Roncalli at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Royals will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Flashes surely won't give up without a fight. As for Avon, they will square off against Plainfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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