Franklin County proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 15) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Destin Sharks.
Kayden Drake was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Allen, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Franklin County has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. Destin is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin County will take on Liberty County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be Franklin County's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Destin, they will face off against North Bay Haven Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Destin's pitchers better be ready for this one: North Bay Haven Academy has averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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