Flashes
| 05/15/25 @ Zionsville | 1 |
| 05/12/25 vs Roncalli | 5 |
| 05/10/25 vs Southport | 14 |
| 05/10/25 vs Perry Meridian | 7 |
| 05/09/25 @ Lawrence Central | 15 |
| + 18 more games |
Franklin Central is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Brownsburg is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Flashes will host the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Franklin Central is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Indiana's top teams: Zionsville, who was ranked third at the time (Franklin Central was ranked 16th). The Flashes came up short against the Eagles on Thursday, falling 9-1. The Flashes' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Franklin Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiley Renick, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Brownsburg has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.95 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They skirted past Noblesville 12-10. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Millers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Brownsburg got a massive performance out of Hailey Prather, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave Prather a new career-high. Bailey Paddock was another key player, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4.
Brownsburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Franklin Central's loss dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Brownsburg, their win bumped their record up to 14-8.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Franklin Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like Brownsburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Franklin Central might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Brownsburg in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Flashes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
