Franklin Monroe is 8-0 against Emmanuel Christian Academy since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Franklin Monroe Jets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Emmanuel Christian Academy Lions at 5:00 p.m. Franklin Monroe is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
Last Friday, Franklin Monroe came up short against Newton Local and fell 9-6.
Ty Riffle was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Matthew Hurley, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Troy Christian. The win was some much needed relief for Emmanuel Christian Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Franklin Monroe's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Emmanuel Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-7.
Franklin Monroe was able to grind out a solid win over Emmanuel Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 4-0. Does Franklin Monroe have another victory up their sleeve, or will Emmanuel Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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