Raiders
| 05/13/25 @ Alden-Hebron | 22 |
| 03/24/25 @ West Carroll | 17 |
| 04/03/25 @ Hiawatha | 14 |
| 03/26/25 vs Alden-Hebron | 14 |
| 04/23/25 vs Orangeville | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ashton-Franklin Center). They were the clear victors by a 22-8 margin over the Alden-Hebron Green Giants on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won nine matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Aaron Lester and Ben Rockwood were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Lester pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rockwood struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Lester has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At the plate, Lester went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Rockwood got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Ashton-Franklin Center is 10-1 when Lester posts two or more runs, but 6-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Brock Lehman was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Logan O'Brien was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Ashton-Franklin Center was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .447. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in seven consecutive contests.
Ashton-Franklin Center's win bumped their record up to 16-10. As for Alden-Hebron, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashton-Franklin Center will host Dakota at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Raiders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Alden-Hebron, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Earlville/Leland/Paw Paw at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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