Central hasn't had much luck against Shea recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Knights will host the Pawtucket at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Central's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four matchups.
Central will bounce into Wednesday's contest after beating Davies Career & Tech, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Knights were the clear victors by a 22-7 margin over the Patriots on Monday. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Shea faced Cranston East in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Pawtucket came up short against the Thunderbolts, falling 10-4. The Pawtucket haven't had much luck with the Thunderbolts recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Taylor Kane put in work no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI.
In other batting news, Gianna Quinones was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Central pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.8 runs over those games. As for Shea, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .584. However, it's not like Shea struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Central suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Shea when the teams last played back in March. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
