It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Franklin Road Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars and snuck past 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Franklin Road Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Millie Pardue spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 20 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eleanna Nappi, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Maillie Fuson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Middle Tennessee Christian's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Isabel Potter gave up just two earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Allena Reynolds was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Riley Osborne, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Franklin Road Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Middle Tennessee Christian, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Road Academy will challenge Grace Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin Road Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Middle Tennessee Christian, they will take on Battle Ground Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Battle Ground Academy will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Middle Tennessee Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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