Softball Recap: Memphis Central picks up third straight win at home

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 11:43am

Softball Recap: Memphis Central Warriors vs. Overton Wolverines

Memphis Central put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Overton Wolverines by a score of 8-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Memphis Central also won the last time the pair played back in March.

McKenzie Mitchell was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances. Mitchell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Daysia Lewis, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.

Memphis Central pushed their record up to 4-0 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Overton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

Memphis Central will head out on the road to square off against Whitehaven at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Memphis Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 15.7 runs per game this season. As for Overton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Germantown at 5:00 p.m.

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