For the second straight game, Franklin will face off against Elk Grove. The Wildcats will take on the Thundering Herd at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
Last Wednesday, it was close, but Franklin sidestepped Elk Grove for a 4-3 victory.
Kyle Pott spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Jason Harris
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jason Harris, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Royal McKinney, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Franklin pushed their record up to 14-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.9 runs over those games. As for Elk Grove, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-7.
Elk Grove's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Franklin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Elk Grove, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Franklin's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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