Sabers
| 05/08/26 vs Cedarburg | 11 |
| 05/06/26 vs West Allis Hale | 6 |
| 05/04/26 @ Oak Creek | 2 |
| 05/01/26 vs Kettle Moraine | 9 |
| 04/30/26 @ Racine Case | 14 |
| + 9 more games |
The Franklin Sabers will challenge the Badger Badgers at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Franklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Franklin lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Cedarburg, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's contest. The Sabers blew past the Bulldogs 11-5 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Sabers.
Melanie Gavin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kailey Anderson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ella Anderson, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Badger's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Burlington by a score of 5-4.
Lillian Butinas made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Badger, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 11-3.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Franklin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. However, it's not like Badger struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
