Southern Nash won the last time they faced Franklinton and things went their way on Thursday too. The Firebirds blew past the Red Rams 9-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Firebirds have posted against the Red Rams since March 29, 2022.
Brennan Pridgen was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Luke Faulkner, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Southern Nash kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 games they've averaged 10.8.
Firebirds
| 04/17/25 @ Franklinton | 9-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Franklinton | 4-1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Rocky Mount | 11-1 |
| 04/09/25 @ Rocky Mount | 13-2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Raleigh HomeSchool | 18-8 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Southern Nash, bringing their record up to 11-9. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Franklinton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Southern Nash will challenge West Brunswick at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Firebirds' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Franklinton, they will face off against East Wake Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Rams will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.
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