The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will venture away from home to square off against the San Tan Foothills Sabercats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Benjamin Franklin's hitters haven't had much luck over their past four games, but Friday's match will give them a chance to turn things around.
Benjamin Franklin fell victim to Gilbert Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Knights, falling 23-0.
Benjamin Franklin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Moran, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Moran's first of the season.
Meanwhile, San Tan Foothills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 15-0 to Payson.
San Tan Foothills' defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Benjamin Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Benjamin Franklin has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like San Tan Foothills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Benjamin Franklin was able to grind out a solid victory over San Tan Foothills when the teams last played back in April of 2024, winning 9-6. Will Benjamin Franklin repeat their success, or does San Tan Foothills have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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