Gateway extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-8 in the process. They came up short against the Franklin Regional Panthers, falling 17-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on April 7th.
As for Franklin Regional, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Franklin Regional's part, Chloe Lancaster made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Lancaster was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Toryn Fulton, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ciara Camacho, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gateway will square off against Armstrong at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin Regional, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Fox Chapel at 3:45 p.m. on May 5.
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