Franklin County dropped their record down to 16-8 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell 9-4 to the Montgomery County Indians. The Flyers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Emma Olds was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Avery Lofton was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Montgomery County, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-3. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly five runs.
On Montgomery County's side, Kylie Maynard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on 12 hits. Maynard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Rodgers, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Sara Zink, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Franklin County will be playing in front of their home fans against Bullitt East at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Montgomery County, they will square off against North Laurel at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Jaguars will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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