Frankton hasn't had much luck against Pendleton Heights recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Eagles will take on the Arabians in a tournament on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Two weeks ago, Frankton didn't have quite enough to beat Lapel and fell 4-3. The loss put an end to the Eagles' undefeated start to the season.
Zoey Coppess spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Aly Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Pendleton Heights and Shelbyville meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Arabians fell just short of the Golden Bears by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Arabians have suffered since May 17, 2024.
Pendleton Heights saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ari Rector, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another was Aubrey Fox, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Pendleton Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Frankton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Pendleton Heights' hitters will have their work cut out for them on Tuesday. Frankton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.7 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Pendleton Heights, though, as they've been averaging only 2.7 strikeouts. Will Frankton keep running through batters, or will the Arabians buck the trend?
Frankton might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Pendleton Heights in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
