The Essex Trojans will face off against the Franklin Broncos at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Essex came up short against Rappahannock on Thursday, falling 26-2. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Essex saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tai'Leah Cowles, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 14-3 to Sussex Central.
Ja'Najh Frazier was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Essex's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Franklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Essex has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Franklin struggles in that department as they've averaged .557. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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