Softball Preview: Corydon Central Panthers vs. Jeffersonville Red Devils
Corydon Central has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Jeffersonville Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Corydon Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Corydon Central gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 8-1 margin over Providence.
Madison Garretson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Addyson Leonard was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4. Paisley Teeter was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, Jeffersonville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Bedford North Lawrence by a score of 7-6.
Jeffersonville also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Emma Borders gave up five earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Aubrey Cannon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brookelyn Miles, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Corydon Central pushed their record up to 9-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Jeffersonville, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
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