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| 04/28/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 04/29/24 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 04/10/23 - Home | 0-4 L |
| 04/08/22 - Away | 5-11 L |
| 04/03/21 - Home | 4-10 L |
| + 5 more games |
Emmanuel Christian Academy hadn't done well against Franklin Monroe recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Lions narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Jets 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lions also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Cole Bowden made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Bowden was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Bowden wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brock Rue, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Another was Grayson Lisle, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
With the win, Emmanuel Christian Academy broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-7. As for Franklin Monroe, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emmanuel Christian Academy will welcome Dayton Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The WARRIORS will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin Monroe, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tri-Village at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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