Franklin had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped down to 4-6 to make it four. They came up short against the Badin Rams, falling 10-0. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Franklin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Heidi Brooks, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double.
As for Badin, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average this season.
On Badin's side, Kendall Ponatosaki was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Emily Albrinck was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will square off against Springboro at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Badin, they will face off against Archbishop McNicholas at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Rams' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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