For the second straight game, Roanoke Rapids will face off against Franklinton. Roanoke Rapids is taking a road trip to challenge Franklinton at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Roanoke Rapids is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Roanoke Rapids took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over Franklinton. The high-scoring effort was just what the Yellowjackets needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Ayden Brantley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on zero hits and racked up six Ks. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in February of 2024.
Blaine Warren
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On the hitting side, Blaine Warren was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He has become a key player for Roanoke Rapids: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Briggs, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Roanoke Rapids always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklinton only posted an OBP of .211.
Roanoke Rapids now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Franklinton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Roanoke Rapids has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Franklinton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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