Franklin and Jamestown are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Franklin Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Jamestown Muskies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
Franklin is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Hickory on Monday. They fell 6-1 to the Hornets.
Jersey Swartz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Franklin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abigal Boland, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Jamestown put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Monday. Everything went their way against Eisenhower as Jamestown made off with a 13-2 victory. The win was nothing new for Jamestown as they're now sitting on five straight.
Miranda Biles made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Biles has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Biles was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jamestown let Alayna Cadman and Madilyn Enterline loose on the outfield. Cadman scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Enterline scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Cadman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Gianna Solderich, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
Franklin has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season. As for Jamestown, they pushed their record up to 12-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Franklin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .368. However, it's not like Jamestown struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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