Softball Recap: Dynamic duo of McKenna Nixt and Tisha Thompson lead Pickerington Central to victory

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 5:01pm

Softball Recap: Pickerington Central Tigers vs. Reynoldsburg Raiders

Pickerington Central came into Wednesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Reynoldsburg Raiders on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Pickerington Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Izzy Herbst spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Tisha Thompson and McKenna Nixt did most of the damage at the plate: Thompson scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Nixt scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Pickerington Central's victory bumped their record up to 8-20. As for Reynoldsburg, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-20.

As of now, neither Pickerington Central nor Reynoldsburg have any future games scheduled.

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