The Riverdale Academy Rebels will challenge the Franklin Academy Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Riverdale Academy has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Friday, Riverdale Academy beat Union Christian Academy 15-11. The victory continues a trend for the Rebels in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won five in a row.
Meanwhile, Franklin Academy scored the most runs they've had this season back in March, but it wasn't enough. They lost 13-4 to Briarfield Academy. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Franklin Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Killingsworth, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Killingsworth also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season. Another was Hayden Lee, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Franklin Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Riverdale Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-11.
Riverdale Academy couldn't quite get it done against Franklin Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 8-5. Will the Rebels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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