The Edna Karr Cougars will be playing at home against the Benjamin Franklin Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Benjamin Franklin took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Edna Karr, who comes in off a win.
Edna Karr put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Ursuline Academy with a sharp 18-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Edna Karr.
Rayne St.Ann made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. St.Ann was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Korin Smith was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Diamond-Na?Shay James, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 24 runs the game before, Benjamin Franklin was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-1 walloping at the hands of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy.
Benjamin Franklin saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saharah Howard, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Edna Karr's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. As for Benjamin Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Edna Karr has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .573. However, it's not like Benjamin Franklin struggles in that department as they've averaged .662. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Edna Karr might still be hurting after the 15-7 defeat they got from Benjamin Franklin in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Edna Karr have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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