Softball Recap: Floyd Central Highlanders vs. Jeffersonville Red Devils
Floyd Central had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Jeffersonville Red Devils. That's more bragging rights for Floyd Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Adeline Shultz looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Peyton Drummond was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Breleigh Lockhart was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run.
On Jeffersonville's side, Emma Borders spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Jeffersonville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlyn McClure, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Floyd Central's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-3. As for Jeffersonville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Floyd Central will head out on the road to challenge Columbus East at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Floyd Central's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Columbus East's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Jeffersonville, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bedford North Lawrence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jeffersonville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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