The Franklin Lightning will challenge the Central Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Franklin has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Franklin barely beat Lincoln the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lightning were the clear victors by an 18-12 margin over the Cardinals on Friday. That looming 18-12 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lightning yet this season.
Meanwhile, Central entered their tilt with South Albany on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Redhawks, sneaking past 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since April 30, 2025.
Maeci Brown made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emery Lushenko, who went 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Ariannah Williams, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Franklin, their win bumped their record up to 4-10.
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