The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will face off against the Tonopah Valley Phoenix at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benjamin Franklin has given up an average of 13.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Benjamin Franklin couldn't beat Chandler Prep on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Chargers came up short against the Titans, falling 16-6.
Meanwhile, Tonopah Valley can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They put the hurt on Arizona Lutheran Academy with a sharp 13-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Phoenix needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Morgan Green made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Mackenzie Eaton was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Lena Hacker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Benjamin Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Tonopah Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.
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