Bulldogs
| 03/21/25 vs Port Gibson | 6-2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Port Gibson | 15-1 |
| 03/07/25 @ South Pike | 18-0 |
| 03/07/25 vs South Pike | 17-2 |
| 03/04/25 vs South Pike | 18-0 |
Franklin County came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Port Gibson Blue Waves by a score of 6-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-1 last Tuesday.
Carter Spring made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Preston Cupit looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Spring wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Austin Brumfield, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Nick Smith also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Franklin County's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Port Gibson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Franklin County will venture away from home to face off against Tylertown at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tylertown has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.07 runs per game on average), something Franklin County will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Port Gibson, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 9-5 loss against O'Bannon on the 22nd.
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