Brevard had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it four. They lost 11-2 to the Franklin Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Blue Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Naila Saltzman was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple was her first of the season.
As for Franklin, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.2 runs over those games.
On Franklin's side, Suzanna Cabe made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Cabe has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn McConnell, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Awtrey, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brevard will square off against T.C. Roberson at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.67 runs per game on average), something the Blue Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Franklin, they will take on Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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