They then clobbered 15 hits in a 9-3 win over New Bethlem Tuesday setting up tonight's showdown with Oil City/Cranberry slated to play at 6 p.m. in Butler. tonight.
Oil City/Cranberry won its first game against Titusville with a 11-1 romp. They then also suffered the wrath of homesteading Butler losing 7-4 before bouncing back to beat Clarion/Forest County 4-3.
After the opening round game where they couldn't manufacture base-runners, they have been outstanding ever since.
Franklin hopes to continue its climb back from the losers bracket like their 8-10 year old counterparts recently did by clawing back to beat Butler twice in the championships for a D25 title.
"I hope we can continue sending you stats," said coach Matt Carll Wednesday as he prepared for the Oil City/Cranberry game. Game will be played at 299 Old Plank Road in Butler with first pitch at 6 p.m.