Franklin Community hasn't had much luck against Shelbyville recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Grizzly Cubs will venture away from home to face off against the Golden Bears at 5:30 p.m. Franklin Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Wednesday as neither Franklin Community nor Whiteland made it on the board until the eighth inning. The Grizzly Cubs fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 2-1. The contest marked the Grizzly Cubs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Bryleigh Carlisle-Haltom
| 04/23/25 @ Whiteland | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Greenfield-Central | 0 |
| 04/15/25 vs Perry Meridian | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Southport | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Plainfield | 2 |
Bryleigh Carlisle-Haltom spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville suffered their closest loss since April 6, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Connersville by a score of 7-5. The Golden Bears' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Addison Stieneker was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Anna Shearer, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Franklin Community is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5. As for Shelbyville, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Franklin Community hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Shelbyville struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Franklin Community couldn't quite get it done against Shelbyville when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Can the Grizzly Cubs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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