Sadly, Rocky Mount is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 contests. They suffered a tough 19-2 loss at the hands of the Franklinton Rams on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rocky Mount of the 14-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Rocky Mount saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jada Bernard, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Franklinton's side, Madison Lada made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and not a single walk). Lada was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Franklinton got a massive performance out of Madison Peebles, who went 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Allie Mabrey was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Rocky Mount's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Franklinton, they pushed their record up to 3-2 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount will take on Northern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Franklinton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wake Prep Academy at 6:00 a.m. Wake Prep Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Franklinton surely won't give up without a fight.
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