Franklin Towne came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Abraham Lincoln Railsplitters onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for Franklin Towne this season.
Aubrey Seider made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Seider has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Seider was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Emma Dahl and Ahnyla Rivera did most of the damage at the plate: Dahl scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Rivera scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Molly Pagel, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Franklin Towne's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Abraham Lincoln, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Towne will take on Science Leadership Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin Towne's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Science Leadership Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Abraham Lincoln, they will head out on the road to challenge George Washington at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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