The Franklin Heights Falcons will head out on the road to take on the Grandview Heights Bobcats at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Franklin Heights is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Franklin Heights made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Bexley, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Falcons fell just short of the Lions by a score of 9-7 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Falcons have suffered since April 13, 2024.
Franklin Heights got a massive performance out of Brianna Flores-Perez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Ryleigh Daniel was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Grandview Heights' good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They lost 14-2 to Buckeye Valley. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Bobcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
Grandview Heights saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ejheni Mdivanian, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Tatum Lusher also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Franklin Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Grandview Heights, they suffered their first road loss, dropping their record down to 6-2.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Franklin Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .509. However, it's not like Grandview Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .551. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Franklin Heights might still be hurting after the 27-19 defeat they got from Grandview Heights in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
