Both teams were strong on the hill Thursday, but Franklin Duelers defeated Full Count Rhythm 3-2. Franklin Duelers pitchers allowed just five hits to Full Count Rhythm.

Joel Martinez earned the win for Franklin Duelers. The fireballer lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out six and walking zero. Jacob L, Daniel Courtney, and Ethan Vandament all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. Vandament recorded the last two outs to earn the save for Franklin Duelers.

Tyler Sills took the loss for Full Count Rhythm. The righthander went one and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs on two hits and walking one.

Nick James started the game for Full Count Rhythm. James surrendered one run on one hit over three innings, striking out four

Jackson Musrock, Bryce Cape, Rashaad Robinson, Sam Slaughter, Steven Spell, and Matt Jenkinson each collected one hit to lead Franklin Duelers. Franklin Duelers was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Brett Rowell made the most plays with nine.

Full Count Rhythm was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Frankie Delgado had the most chances in the field with nine.

Umpires:
Tim O'Day - Plate
Dave Upright - First
CJ Davis - Third