Softball Recap: Central Dragons vs. Bald Eagle Area Eagles
Central entered their matchup against Bald Eagle Area on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Central Dragons lost 11-1 to the Bald Eagle Area Eagles. It was the first time this season that Central let down their fans at home.
Bralyn Ellis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Bald Eagle Area's side, Sierra Albright tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Albright has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Addisyn Burns and Shae Housel did most of the damage at the plate: Burns scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Housel scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Sydney Thompson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
Central's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-7. As for Bald Eagle Area, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
Central will look to defend their home field on Friday against Everett at 4:30 p.m. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Bald Eagle Area, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Punxsutawney at 4:00 p.m. Punxsutawney is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Bald Eagle Area will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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