Franklinton is 0-10 against Roanoke Rapids since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. Franklinton will be playing in front of their home fans against Roanoke Rapids at 6:00 p.m. Franklinton has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Franklinton fell victim to Southern Nash and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Firebirds. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Red Rams' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Roanoke Rapids never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Nash Central with a sharp 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won four matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Lydia Carroll was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Kyla Odom was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Roanoke Rapids was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in seven consecutive games.
Roanoke Rapids has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs over those games. Franklinton's loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Franklinton suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Roanoke Rapids in their previous matchup on March 4th. Will Franklinton 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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