Softball Recap: Central City Comes Up Short

After soaring to 15 runs the game before, Central City was a bit more limited in their matchup on Saturday. They fell just short of NEN by a score of 3-2. The Bison were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced NEN earlier this season, when they won 12-0.

Payton Burbach put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.

Burbach wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Deja Fothergill, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.

Central City's defeat dropped their record down to 18-5. As for NEN, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-9.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Central City is set to face off against their familiar foe Fort Calhoun at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bison 3, the Pioneers 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, NEN will take on rival Ponca at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.