Potsdam fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Franklin Academy on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Huskies by a score of 11-10. Even if the Sandstoners couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Brandon Bernard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Chase Rozler, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Potsdam is on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4. As for Franklin Academy, their record now sits at 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Potsdam will square off against Ogdensburg Free Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Sandstoners surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin Academy, they will challenge Brushton-Moira at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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