The home team had come away the winner the last five times Franklin Community and Perry Meridian had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Grizzly Cubs came out on top against the Falcons by a score of 6-3 on Wednesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 4-3 last Tuesday.
Greyson Betts
| 04/16/25 @ Perry Meridian | 13 |
| 04/10/25 @ Plainfield | 9 |
| 03/31/25 @ Roncalli | 6 |
Greyson Betts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Owen Bullington was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Carsten Bland, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Bullington wasn't the only one making solid contact: Franklin Community kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matches.
Franklin Community's record is now 5-2. As for Perry Meridian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Franklin Community will take on Zionsville at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. As for Perry Meridian, they will be playing at home against Southport at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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