Softball Game Preview: Central Red Devils vs. Dexter Tigers

The Central Red Devils will face off against the Dexter Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Friday, Central got the win against Bangor Christian by a conclusive 16-8. The victory continues a trend for the Red Devils in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won nine in a row.

Meanwhile, Dexter faced Orono in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Tigers came out on top against the Riots by a score of 6-2. The game was the first time the Tigers have beaten the Riots on their field since May 30, 2019.

Claire Fogler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Dexter's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Abagail Trafton, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was Trafton's first of the season.

The victory made it two in a row for Dexter and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Central, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

Central suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Dexter in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.