Franklin can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Lima Christian Saints. The win was a breath of fresh air for Franklin as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Shawn Goins made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Goins was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jonael Maldonado, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Jariel Castoire was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Franklin's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Lima Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Franklin does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lima Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Friendship at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Friendship is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Lima Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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