It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Jamestown ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Franklin Knights, sneaking past 9-7. The win was familiar territory for the Muskies, who have now won four matches in a row.

Miranda Biles
05/08/25 @ Franklin | 15 |
05/01/25 @ Sharpsville | 6 |
04/30/25 vs Hickory | 12 |
04/24/25 @ Slippery Rock | 9 |
04/22/25 vs Sharon | 10 |
+ 8 more games |
Miranda Biles made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 15 batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jamestown let Grace Wingard and Kinlie Kirila run wild. Wingard went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Kirila got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Wingard has posted since back in May of 2024. Hannah Scriven was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
Jamestown pushed their record up to 9-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Franklin, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jamestown will host Grove City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Muskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Franklin, they will welcome Hickory at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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