Georgetown had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Felicity-Franklin Cardinals out 5-3. Georgetown's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Felicity-Franklin's part, Grady Jowers was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jowers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Jowers wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Garet Hall, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Georgetown's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-3. As for Felicity-Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Georgetown will take on Clermont Northeastern at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Felicity-Franklin, they will be playing at home against Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Felicity-Franklin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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