While Freeport couldn't quite beat Franklin County on Friday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Freeport Bulldogs fell just short of the Franklin County Seahawks by a score of 7-5. Freeport was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Franklin County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
Niles King III and Wade Digges did some serious damage despite the final result: King III scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Digges scored a run while going 3-for-3.
On Franklin County's side, Cody Abercrombie made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Abercrombie has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Abercrombie was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Wil Luberto was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. Brayden McCall was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Freeport dropped their record down to 5-9 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Franklin County, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Freeport is on the road again on Monday to play Central at 6:00 p.m. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Franklin County, they will head out on the road to square off against Seminole County at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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