Elwood hasn't had much luck against Frankton recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Elwood has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Elwood is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Wednesday. They lost 14-2 to Lapel.
Elwood saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Maggart, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Frankton came out on top against Daleville on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Eagles took their match against the Broncos 9-6. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Broncos: they've now won four in a row.
Frankton also got a great performance from Finn Cress as he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits.
On the hitting side, Mason Jones was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Jarrett Morris was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Frankton's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Elwood, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
Elwood couldn't quite get it done against Frankton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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