It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Oakland ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Franklin Admirals 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since April 17, 2025.
Braxton Greever was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Greever was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other pitching news, Oakland got a great performance from Noah Hester as he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Banks Baron, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Caden Wayman also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Oakland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Looking ahead, Oakland will be playing at home against Tullahoma at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Franklin, they will venture away from home to take on The Webb School at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Feet's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Admirals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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