Panthers
| 03/04/25 @ Murphy | 15 |
| 04/01/25 @ Smoky Mountain | 12 |
| 04/09/25 @ Robbinsville | 8 |
| 04/09/25 @ Robbinsville | 8 |
| 04/02/25 vs Hayesville | 6 |
13 must be Franklin's lucky number: they beat Robbinsville with that score not once but twice on Wednesday. The Panthers beat the Black Knights by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 13-5. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Isaiah Deas was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on William Rauers, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Anderson Terrell was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Franklin pushed their record up to 7-8 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Robbinsville, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will face off against West Henderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Robbinsville, they will take on Swain County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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