The Trinity Raiders will challenge the Franklin Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Trinity came up short against Jackson County on Thursday, falling 17-2. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kayin Howard was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those doubles were his first of the season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Franklin made sure to put some runs up on the board against Casey County on Thursday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Rebels with a sharp 12-2 win. That looming 12-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Talon Conrad tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Aiden Standifer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Standifer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Rebholz, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Franklin now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Trinity, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Trinity has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Franklin struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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