With a playoff win on the line, Franklin Towne rose to the challenge on Monday. They came out on top against the Central Lancers by a score of 8-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 back in April.
Shya Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Franklin Towne got a big performance out of Sophia Blaisdell, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Ahnyla Rivera, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Warriors
| 05/19/25 vs Central | 14 |
| 04/28/25 @ George Washington | 11 |
| 04/25/25 @ Archbishop Ryan | 1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Philadelphia Academy Charter | 12 |
| 04/21/25 vs Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush | 12 |
| + 4 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Franklin Towne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Franklin Towne pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Central, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-4.
As of now, neither Franklin Towne nor the Lancers have any future games scheduled.
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