Heritage entered their tilt with Franklinton on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Red Rams get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. That's two games straight that the Huskies have won by exactly ten runs.
Blake Tillery made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Leighton Cash
| 03/18/26 @ East Wake | 3 |
| 03/05/26 vs Millbrook | 3 |
| 03/24/26 vs Franklinton | 2 |
| 03/06/26 @ Chapel Hill | 2 |
| 02/25/26 vs Leesville Road | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Leighton Cash was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Heritage's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Caden Nugent was another key player, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Heritage hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklinton struck out eight times.
Heritage's record now sits at 7-3. As for Franklinton, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-8.
Looking ahead, Heritage will head out to square off against Orange at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Franklinton will be paying especially close attention to the Huskies' game: after the Huskies face off against the Panthers, they'll take on Franklinton again at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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