Softball Recap: Central A & M Raiders vs. Shelbyville Rams
Central A & M can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Shelbyville Rams as the Central A & M Raiders made off with a 12-2 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Central A & M needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Gwyn Hardimon was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Hardimon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kayla McPeak was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Holly Paradee, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
On Shelbyville's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Jokisch, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Claire Canada was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Central A & M's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Shelbyville, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Central A & M will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Clinton at 4:30 p.m. Central A & M is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Shelbyville, they will head out on the road to face off against Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meridian's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Shelbyville's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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