Franklin Monroe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their tough 12-2 defeat to the Tri-County North Panthers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Franklin Monroe of the 7-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Franklin Monroe saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braden Gilbert, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Tri-County North's side, Koby Reynolds spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. Reynolds has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Braylen Keener, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Zach Jean was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Franklin Monroe now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Tri-County North, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Monroe will take on Newton Local at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newton Local will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Franklin Monroe surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tri-County North, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Dixie at 5:00 p.m. Tri-County North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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