For the second straight game, Franklin will face off against Oak Creek. The Sabers will head out to challenge the Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last five games Franklin has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Franklin took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Oak Creek a 2-0 shutout. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Cameron Lund tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Nick Firle was excellent, earning one run and three stolen bases. Cameron O'Brien also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Franklin's win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Oak Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.
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