Franklin can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They had just enough and edged the North Buncombe Black Hawks out 6-5. The win was just what Franklin needed coming off of an 8-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Ian Knepp and Malachi Hayes were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Knepp struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hayes pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Knepp has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Knepp scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Hayes scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anderson Terrell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Damion Bowles was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Franklin's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for North Buncombe, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-7.
Franklin will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Smoky Mountain, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Smoky Mountain hasn't scored more than one runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse. As for North Buncombe, they will head out on the road to square off against East Henderson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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