Franklinton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past the Rocky Mount Gryphons 19-2. With that win, Franklinton brought their scoring average up to 8.4 runs per game.
Madison Lada was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and not a single walk). Lada was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Madison Peebles was a standout: she went 5-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Allie Mabrey, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Rocky Mount's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jada Bernard, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Franklinton now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Rocky Mount, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklinton will take on Wake Prep Academy at 6:00 a.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Franklinton: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Wake Prep Academy has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. Rocky Mount will take on Northern Nash at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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