Softball Preview: Central A & M Raiders vs. Taylorville Tornadoes
The Central A & M Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Taylorville Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Central A & M is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Central A & M can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They blew past Shelbyville 9-2. Winning may never get old, but Central A & M sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Gwyn Hardimon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Central A & M let Alana Harlow and Emma Snow loose on the outfield. Harlow went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Snow scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Kayla McPeek was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Taylorville can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-5 win over Athens.
Taylorville also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: PEYTON DeMICHEAL gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits.
At the plate, LIV HAVERA was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was KYLEIGH HEIMSNESS, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Central A & M pushed their record up to 13-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Taylorville, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15.
Taylorville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Central A & M has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Taylorville, though, as they've been averaging 10.3. Given Central A & M's sizable advantage in that area, Taylorville will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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