Franklin extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 13-15. They came up short against the Pebble Hills Spartans, falling 22-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Ariana Carrera made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Vanessa Pena was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As for Pebble Hills, their record now sits at 15-10-1. Considering they have won 11 contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
On Pebble Hills' side, the team relied heavily on Audrey Melendez, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave Melendez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madison Dela Cruz, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Coincidentally, Franklin and Pebble Hills will both be playing Coronado the next time they take the field. The Cougars will head out to face the Thunderbirds at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Spartans will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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