The Franklin Quakers will face off against the Lynnwood Royals at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three games, but Tuesday's matchup will give them a chance to turn things around.
Franklin fell victim to Chief Sealth and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Seahawks, falling 10-0.
Meanwhile, Lynnwood came into Monday's contest having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Marysville-Pilchuck 16-14. The Royals' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ryder Bowman was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kevin Martinez was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Myles Triplett, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Lynnwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Lynnwood's win bumped their record up to 2-13. As for Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
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