Franklin dropped their record down to 14-5 on Friday, which also ended the team's ten-game streak of wins at home. They lost 12-3 to the Ross Rams. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wildcats have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Franklin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Heidi Brooks, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
As for Ross, they pushed their record up to 14-5 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Considering they have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Ross' side, Paige Baker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Baker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ross got a massive performance out of Kam Commins, who fired off two home runs and three runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs Commins has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Olivia Powers, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Coincidentally, Franklin and Ross will both be playing Edgewood the next time they take the field. The Rams will head out to face the Cougars at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Wildcats will play them later in the day, at 1:30 p.m.
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