Franklin Duelers Falls To Muhlenberg County Stallions After Ninth Inning Score
Tuesday's game against Muhlenberg County Stallions was a heartbreaker for Franklin Duelers, as they lost the lead late in a 7-6 defeat. Muhlenberg County Stallions trailed 6-5 in the top of the ninth inning when an error scored two runs for Muhlenberg County Stallions.
Despite the loss, Franklin Duelers did collect ten hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Muhlenberg County Stallions had nine hits on the way to victory.
Franklin Duelers opened up scoring in the first inning, when Joey Fletcher doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Cal Johnston was credited with the victory for Muhlenberg County Stallions. He surrendered zero runs on zero hits over five innings, striking out four.
Tyler Estes took the loss for Franklin Duelers. He surrendered three runs on three hits over one inning, striking out two and walking one.
Jack Banks started the game for Franklin Duelers. He surrendered three runs on six hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out seven Nick Casey started the game for Muhlenberg County Stallions. He allowed ten hits and six runs over four innings, striking out two and walking one
Franklin Duelers had ten hits in the game. Ethan Shelton and Tim Blankenberger each racked up multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Shelton went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Franklin Duelers in hits.
Jackson Little led Muhlenberg County Stallions with three hits in four at bats.