The Benjamin Franklin Chargers will head out to square off against the Payson Longhorns at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Benjamin Franklin will be strutting in after a win while Payson will be coming in after a loss.
For some reason, the away team has come away with the win the last four times Benjamin Franklin and Gilbert Christian have met, but the home crowd finally got their W on Friday. The Chargers were the clear victors by an 18-3 margin over the Knights. The Chargers haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Benjamin Franklin got a massive performance out of Jaelyn Castaneda, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Castaneda also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Addysen Yarn was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2.
Benjamin Franklin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .710. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilbert Christian only posted an OBP of .421.
Meanwhile, Payson didn't have quite enough to beat Bourgade Catholic on Monday and fell 7-6. The defeat continues a trend for the Longhorns in their meetings with the Golden Eagles: they've now lost five in a row.
Tatum Weinland and Windsong Burdette did some serious damage despite the final result: Weinland scored a run while going 1-for-1, while Burdette scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Breezey Morgan, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Payson's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Benjamin Franklin, their record is now 6-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Benjamin Franklin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .571. However, it's not like Payson struggles in that department as they've averaged .525. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Benjamin Franklin might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Payson in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Chargers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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