The Lawson Lightning will face off against the Franklin Admirals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lawson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Lawson is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 26-3 margin over Glencliff on Thursday. The Lightning haven't had any issues with the Colts recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Joi Stewart was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaniyah Smith, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lawson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .939. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They came up short against Nolensville, falling 12-0.
Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Lawson, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Franklin's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lawson has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .601. It's a different story for Franklin, though, as they've only averaged .285. Will they be able to contain Lawson's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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