The Franklinton Red Rams will challenge the Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Franklinton came up short against Roanoke Rapids on Monday, falling 8-1. The Red Rams have struggled against the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Franklinton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Zirulnik, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Durham Academy hit Kerr-Vance Academy with a eight-run fourth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Spartans lost 14-3 to the Cavaliers. The Spartans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
MJ Wright made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Kerr-Vance Academy is 4-1 when Wright posts two or more runs, but 3-11 otherwise. Thomas Wilson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Franklinton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Kerr-Vance Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.
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