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 defeat being a 12-8 loss 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, the win got them back to even at 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. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Brantley is becoming a predictor of Roanoke Rapids' success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 3-9 when he doesn't). Brantley was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Collin Elias, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. 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.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklinton will square off against Kerr-Vance Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will take on Nash Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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