Belleville extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to nine on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Franklin Patriots, falling 8-1. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Patriots from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Franklin, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won three matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Franklin's part, Natalie Morton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Savana Mullin, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Riley Kirk was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
While Belleville had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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