Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pisgah Bears. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Bears when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.

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Caden Mason was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Anderson Terrell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was William Rauers, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Pisgah, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Pisgah beat Franklin by a score of 10-0 on Tuesday.
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