Mark Castle was clutch at the plate with runners on base on Thursday, driving in five on two hits to lead Franklin Duelers past Louisville Jockeys 9-1 on Thursday. Castle drove in runs on a single in the sixth and a single in the seventh.

Franklin Duelers secured the victory thanks to five runs in the seventh inning. Castle, Matt Jenkinson, and Tre'en Dorsett all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Franklin Duelers put up five runs in the seventh inning. The offensive firepower by Franklin Duelers was led by Castle, Jenkinson, and Dorsett, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Jonathon Burns earned the win for Franklin Duelers. Burns surrendered zero runs on zero hits over three innings, striking out two and walking zero. Ethan Vandament threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Danton Rinehart took the loss for Louisville Jockeys. The southpaw lasted two innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out three and walking zero.

James Dickson started the game for Franklin Duelers. The hurler surrendered one run on two hits over four innings, striking out three and walking one Ashton Dickmann started the game for Louisville Jockeys. Dickmann surrendered zero runs on one hit over four innings, striking out two

Franklin Duelers tallied seven hits on the day. Jenkinson, Castle, and Sam Slaughter all managed multiple hits for Franklin Duelers. Slaughter, Castle, and Jenkinson all had two hits to lead Franklin Duelers.

Umpires:
Dave Upright - Plate
CJ Davis - First
Mark McNabney - Third