Frankfort was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Thomas Nelson Generals by a score of 17-16. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Sadie Dungan was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and 14 unearned) runs off five hits. Dungan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dungan was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kendall Cook made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Molly Hanson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Frankfort now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Thomas Nelson, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Frankfort will take on Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Frankfort is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Thomas Nelson, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Fairdale at 6:00 p.m.
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