The Kingston Buccaneers will head out to take on the Franklin Pierce Cardinals at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Kingston has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Kingston came up short against North Kitsap and fell 13-8.
Franklin Pierce not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since May 15, 2024. They were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over Washington. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won five in a row.
Kiley Sledge was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 14 over 6.2 innings pitched. Furthermore, she didn't allow a single earned run, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leila Kennach, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Savanna Fomai, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Franklin Pierce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Washington only managed two hits.
Franklin Pierce's record now sits at 2-0. As for Kingston, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 2-2.
Kingston couldn't quite finish off Franklin Pierce in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 9-7. Can Kingston avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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