On Friday, the Franklin Road Academy Panthers had just enough and edged the Father Ryan Irish out 5-4.
Millie Pardue was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Pardue has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Pardue was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Pardue wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Madeline Hartleroad, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Franklin Road Academy's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Father Ryan, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Franklin Road Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Ensworth at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Ensworth is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Franklin Road Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Father Ryan, they will be playing at home against Christ Presbyterian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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