Franklinton had lost seven straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 6-17 to make it eight. They lost 8-1 to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Yellowjackets this season, with their most recent loss being a 12-8 defeat back in March.
Franklinton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Zirulnik, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Roanoke Rapids, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-9. They not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since March 25th (when they won 13-2).
On Roanoke Rapids' side, Ayden Brantley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Brantley also tossed a walk, which is notable because Roanoke Rapids is 4-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 5-8 otherwise. Brantley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Collin Elias was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Roanoke Rapids: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 6-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Landen Briggs, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Franklinton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-1 victory against Kerr-Vance Academy on the 30th. As for Roanoke Rapids, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 16-1 win against Nash Central on the 29th.
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