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| 04/12/23 - Away | 16-0 W |
| 04/12/23 - Away | 19-0 W |
| 03/29/21 - Away | 6-2 W |
| 03/29/21 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 05/09/18 - Home | 16-1 W |
| + 4 more games |
Franklin is a perfect 9-0 against Wayne Memorial since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Zebras at 4:00 p.m. Franklin has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Franklin lost 14-6 to Bloomfield Hills on Tuesday. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Franklin saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Kirk, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Kayla Schniers also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Wayne Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 15-14 heartbreaker at the hands of Dearborn. Even if the Zebras couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Vanessa Kinsey led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Patricia Humphrey, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Wayne Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Wayne Memorial's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Franklin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. It's a different story for Wayne Memorial, though, as they've only averaged .250. Will they be able to contain Franklin's hitters?
Franklin took their victory against Wayne Memorial when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 16-0 score. Do the Patriots have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Zebras turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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