Franklin Monroe had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Ansonia Tigers 3-2. This was payback for Franklin Monroe, who suffered a 12-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Chase Stebbins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Franklin Monroe's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Conner Neitzelt, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Ansonia didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklin Monroe only tossed seven.
Franklin Monroe's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Ansonia, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Monroe will take on National Trail at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. National Trail is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Franklin Monroe will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Ansonia, they will be playing at home against St. Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Henry's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Ansonia's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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