Softball Preview: Central A & M Raiders vs. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights
The Central A & M Raiders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Central A & M comes in on four and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond on three.
Central A & M's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Taylorville by a score of 4-0.
The result came thanks to Gwyn Hardimon's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alana Harlow, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Kylee Snearly was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Okaw Valley.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond got a massive performance out of MAGGIE BENEDICT, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was ANNA RAWLINS, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Central A & M is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, their victory bumped their record up to 14-12.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond'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 Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, though, as they've been averaging 8.8. Given Central A & M's sizable advantage in that area, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond will need to find a way to close that gap.
Central A & M suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Central A & M have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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