Franklinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a tough 8-2 loss at the hands of the Northern Nash Knights. Franklinton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Northern Nash apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Madison Lada spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kaylei Main and Chelsea Jones did some serious damage despite the final result: Main went 1-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI, while Jones went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Northern Nash's side, Emily Clay made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Clay was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Shingleton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Macie Sides, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Franklinton's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Northern Nash, their win bumped their record up to 4-10.
Franklinton will be playing at home against Rocky Mount at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mount is coming into the match with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Franklinton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Northern Nash, they will face off against Southern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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