Kiski Area is 2-8 against Franklin Regional since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cavaliers will host the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Kiski Area has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Kiski Area came up short against Penn-Trafford on Tuesday, falling 18-2.
Meanwhile, Franklin Regional hadn't done well against Shaler Area recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Titans 13-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Franklin Regional let Toryn Fulton and Ciara Camacho run wild. Fulton went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases, while Camacho fired off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Camacho is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games she's played. Adrianna Martz was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Franklin Regional was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Kiski Area's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Franklin Regional, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Kiski Area hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like Franklin Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Kiski Area suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Franklin Regional in their previous meeting on April 2nd. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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