The Franklin Cougars will head out on the road to challenge the Eastlake Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Franklin is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Socorro, falling 20-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cougars have suffered against the Bulldogs since March 30, 2021.
ZACHARY RODRIGUEZ led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was ADRIAN CHAVIRA, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eastlake came into Wednesday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Montwood 11-5 on Wednesday. The Falcons not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 10th.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 7-19-1. As for Eastlake, their victory bumped their record up to 11-15.
Franklin skirted past Eastlake 15-14 in their previous matchup back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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