Franciscan 19, Kent St. Tuscarawas 1 - 5 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Janey Winner LF, Emma Davis CF, Abigail Savage SS, Kimberly McDaniels P, Hayley Cook 3B, Madison Kozares C, Elizabeth Maxwell 1B, Emma Clow 2B, & Kyra Collins RF

How It Happened
    "HEY KIMMY, HEY KIMMY, KIMMY, HEY!" The exhilarating chant ringing across the field at the much anticipated return of Kimmy McDaniels. The two-time 1st team all-conference and former PAC Player of the Year has returned to Franciscan softball after spending her junior season at the Austria program. Her commanding presence left viewers with anxious anticipation over what she could bring to the team after not playing for two years and missing opening week in Myrtle Beach. Her first at bat, her first pitch, and she cranked the ball deep to left field for a two run shot home run laying to rest any curiosity for what impact she will bring the team.
    Kimmy batted fourth in the lineup and her home run already had the Barons up 3-0. The offense continued to get their bat on the ball and take advantage of poor defensive play. They scored five runs in the first and third innings and then an incredible nine runs in the fourth. For the second time this year the Barons have run-ruled their opponent.

At the Plate
-Winner was 2 for 3 at bat with 2 RBI's and 3 runs
-Emma Davis was 0 for 1 at bat with 2 RBI's and 2 runs
-McDaniels was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBI's, and 2 runs

In the Circle
-Starter McDaniels pitched 3.0 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 ER, and recording 4 strikeouts
 

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Franciscan 6, Kent St. Tuscarawas 14 - 6 Innings
 
Franciscan Lineup
Janey Winner LF, Abigail Savage SS, Madison Kozares 1B, Hayley Cook 3B, Elizabeth Maxwell C, Emma Clow CF, Olivia Linden P, Kyra Collins RF, Lauren Pelletier 2B

How It Happened
   Game 2 was a mirror to game 1. What was a hot offensive attack was drastically cooled and the Barons were left stunned after giving up four runs in the first inning. They were run ruled by the 6th inning. 

At the Plate
-Winner went 2 for 3 at bat with 1 RBI and 1 run
-Cook was 2 for 3 at bat with 1 RBI and 1 run

In the Circle
-Starter Linden pitched 1.0 innings allowing 5 hits and 1 ER
-relief pitcher Cook pitched 4.0 innings allowing 5 hits, 7 ER, and recording 5 strikeouts

Up Next
Franciscan will begin PAC play on FRIDAY at Bethany. The Barons are in search of their first win against the Bison since 2021. In that win, the Barons were led by Lilly Wahl, who pitched an absolute gem. She allowed one hit over seven shutout innings while striking out eight in a 1-0 win.

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