If Franklinton was riding high fresh off their 27-0 takedown of Vance County on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Red Rams lost 11-1 to the Apex Cougars on Wednesday.
Franklinton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dean Tober, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Franklinton has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Apex, their record now sits at 7-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklinton will take on Vance County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Vipers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 21.75 runs per game on average), something the Red Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Apex, they will face off against Broughton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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