If University Heights was riding high fresh off their 12-1 takedown of Fort Campbell on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Blazers fell just short of the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats by a score of 7-5 on Thursday. The Blazers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 5-1.
Courtland Gibson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Eli Finch was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
University Heights' loss dropped their record down to 17-9. As for Franklin-Simpson, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University Heights will welcome McCracken County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin-Simpson, they will take on Bowling Green at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games the Purples have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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