Franklin hasn't had much luck against Pittsfield recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tornadoes will be playing at home against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Franklin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Friday just wasn't the day for Franklin's offense. They fell just short of Portsmouth Christian Academy by a score of 2-0 on Friday. The match marked the first time this season in which the Tornadoes were not able to get on the board.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Pittsfield and Newmarket had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Panthers came out on top against the Mules on Monday by a score of 2-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Alex Penney spent all 15 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 38 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Pittsfield's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Carly Griffin, who went 1-for-6 with one RBI.
Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4. As for Pittsfield, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-3.
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