Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eastlake Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Franklin of the 11-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
Maria Lopez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Lola Vega was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On Eastlake's side, Aydenn Estrada looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Estrada has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Andrea Apodaca, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alexis Garcia, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 9-16-1. As for Eastlake, their victory bumped their record up to 11-12.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Pebble Hills the next time they take the field. Franklin will host Pebble Hills at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, while Eastlake will head out to face them at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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