Franklin Community took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Plainfield, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Grizzly Cubs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Quakers on Thursday. This was a revenge game for the Grizzly Cubs: when they faced off against the Quakers last Wednesday, they had to take a 6-0 loss.
Greyson Betts
| 04/10/25 @ Plainfield | 9 |
| 03/31/25 @ Roncalli | 6 |
| 05/18/24 @ Roncalli | 3 |
| 05/11/24 @ Plainfield | 1 |
| 04/17/24 @ Whiteland | 0 |
| + 4 more games |
Greyson Betts made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That hit marked the first that he got this season.
Betts wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Mitchell, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Cade Petty also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Franklin Community's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Plainfield, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Community will welcome Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games the Falcons have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Plainfield, they will host Danville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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