Franklin extended their losing streak to nine on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-10 in the process. They fell 6-2 to the Bear Creek Bruins. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bruins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-2 two weeks ago.
Jasmine Nieto spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Franklin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aliciana Young, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Bear Creek, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 13-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.6 runs this season.
On Bear Creek's side, Amiyah Owens was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Gabriella Orsi was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will take on Weston Ranch at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.07 runs per game on average), something the Yellowjackets will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bear Creek, they will challenge Edison at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Bruins have won six straight at home dating back to last season, while the Vikings won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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