The Monroe County Falcons will square off against the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin-Simpson took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Monroe County, who comes in off a win.
Monroe County took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Green County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons had just enough and edged out the Dragons 7-6 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Falcons have posted since March 21st.
Brison Nuckols was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Franklin-Simpson's offense. They came up short against South Warren on Tuesday, falling 10-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Spartans: they've now lost eight in a row.
Monroe County now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Franklin-Simpson, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Monroe County's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Falcons have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Franklin-Simpson, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Monroe County continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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