Franklin Monroe can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past the National Trail Blazers 13-3. The high-scoring effort was just what Franklin Monroe needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Keihl Johnson spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Layni Ressler, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4. Aleya Beatty was another key contributor, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI.
Franklin Monroe's victory bumped their record up to 7-19. As for National Trail, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin Monroe will face off against Fort Recovery at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for National Trail, they will head out on the road to challenge Northridge at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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