Franklin Academy scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 12-9 to the Oxford Prep Griffins. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Franklin Academy in their matchups with Oxford Prep: they've now lost five in a row.
Josh Merson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with. Another player making a difference was Peyton Rivers, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Oxford Prep's side, the team relied heavily on Davis Faulkner, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayce Elliott, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Franklin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Oxford Prep, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Academy will square off against Cary Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cary Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Oxford Prep, they will head out on the road to challenge Warren County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oxford Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
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