National Trail dropped their record down to 4-7 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They lost 13-3 to the Franklin Monroe Jets. Blazers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Jets since on Saturday.
Grady Ott made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Jackson Skinner also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
As for Franklin Monroe, the victory got them back to even at 6-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by ten runs or more this season.
On Franklin Monroe's side, Brandt Filbrun made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Filbrun also tossed a walk, which is notable because Franklin Monroe is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-5 otherwise. Filbrun was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs.
In other batting news, Ty Riffle was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Franklin Monroe is undefeated when Riffle posts three or more RBI, but 3-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Landon Osborn, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Coming up, National Trail will head out to challenge Troy Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blazers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Franklin Monroe, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tri-County North at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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