The Franklin Central Flashes will square off against the Roncalli Royals at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Franklin Central had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Indianapolis Lutheran on Monday. The Flashes were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Saints. Winning may never get old, but the Flashes sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Olivia Starr made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 19 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Kiley Renick
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In other pitching news, Kiley Renick looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Franklin Central let Audrina Yorn and Olivia Raymann run wild. Yorn went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run, while Raymann went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Raymann a new career-high. Adalynn Foster was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Franklin Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They are 10-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Roncalli got the win against Perry Meridian on Monday by a conclusive 12-1. The Royals haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Kayla Brewer got the start for Roncalli and what a start it was: she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Morgan Curtis was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Elise Baker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
Franklin Central's record now sits at 13-10. As for Roncalli, their record is now 17-3.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Franklin Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .365. However, it's not like Roncalli struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Franklin Central suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Roncalli in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Flashes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
