The Franklin Hornets will head out on the road to face off against the Berchmans Academy Saints at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Saturday, Franklin was able to grind out a solid win over Northside Christian, taking the game 6-1.
Meanwhile, Berchmans Academy beat Episcopal of Acadiana 5-2 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won four in a row.
Gage Richard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Colston Davis, who earned one run and five stolen bases. Mason Briscoe also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Franklin's record is now 5-7. As for Berchmans Academy, their record now sits at 4-5-1.
Franklin got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in February against Berchmans Academy by a conclusive 13-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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