The Franklin Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mercer Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, Franklin beat Jamestown 10-7.
Jersey Swartz made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Swartz was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Franklin got a massive performance out of Abigal Boland, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kirsten Hicks, who scored four runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Mercer can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They beat Lakeview by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 17-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Mercer.
Like Franklin, Mercer also got a great game from a two-way player: Angelina Eakman. She struck out 12 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Eakman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Eakman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mercer got a massive performance out of Kailyn Adams, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Adams is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Emma Stoepfel was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Franklin's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Mercer, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Franklin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .370. However, it's not like Mercer struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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