Grant has not done well against Franklin recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Grant Generals came out on top against the Franklin Quakers by a score of 11-8. The win made it back-to-back victories for Grant.
For Franklin's part, Grace Vaupel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Vaupel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Franklin got a big performance out of Bobbi Jean Wixon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Jean Wixon is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Kaylee Abramson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Grant pushed their record up to 8-15 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Franklin, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grant will challenge Roosevelt at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Franklin, they will head out on the road to face off against Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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