Hopkins Academy was the 10-3 winner over Franklin County Tech when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hopkins Academy Golden Hawks wound up on the wrong side of a rough 7-1 walloping at the hands of the Franklin County Tech Eagles on Friday.
For Franklin County Tech's part, Hannah Gilbert was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Gilbert has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Gilbert was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cordelia Guerin was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaitlin Trudeau, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Hopkins Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Franklin County Tech, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Mahar Regional the next time they take the field. Franklin County Tech will head out to face Mahar Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Hopkins Academy will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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