Softball Preview: Floyd Central Highlanders vs. Brownstown Central Braves
Floyd Central has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Brownstown Central Braves at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Floyd Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Floyd Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Saturday. They blew past Bloomington South 15-4. Floyd Central's win was all the more impressive since Bloomington South was averaging only 3.77 runs allowed on the season.
Addy Ware was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kiersten Fiedler, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Brownstown Central had to settle for a 4-3 defeat against Indian Creek on Friday. Brownstown Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kyndle Huddleston was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Floyd Central's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-3. As for Brownstown Central, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Floyd Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like Brownstown Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Floyd Central's way against Brownstown Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as Floyd Central made off with a 13-5 win. Will Floyd Central repeat their success, or does Brownstown Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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