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Hat Trick of Home Runs for Franklin Saturday, April 19th , 2025 In a powerful performance that left the fans at Anthony Rizzo Field buzzing, Rockwall-Heath High School Hawks first baseman Josh Franklin blasted a trio of home runs en route to a win, 10-4, over the Stoneman Douglas High School Eagles. "Everything was clicking," Franklin told the press. "My timing was good and I got pitches I could handle and I didn't miss them." Franklin shined brilliantly in the win, with 5 hits in 5 at-bats, 6 RBIs and 3 runs scored. "It's not just one guy, it's everybody," Hawks manager Walt Carrington said. "Josh played great but it takes more than one guy to win a game." Josh Franklin singled in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off Andy Kemmis in the 3rd, hit an RBI double in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off Nate Crocker in the 6th and hit a two-run home run off David Shea in the 8th. Franklin is currently hitting .442 with 10 home runsand 25 RBIs, while scoring 21 runs. |
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