Softball Recap: High Point Central Bison vs. Eastern Guilford Wildcats
High Point Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 21-1 defeat at the hands of the Eastern Guilford Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to High Point Central of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
High Point Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leah Ellerby, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Eastern Guilford's side, Kamryn Permar was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Permar has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Permar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Parklyn Davis, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Smith, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
High Point Central now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Eastern Guilford, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
High Point Central will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Thomasville at 6:00 p.m. Thomasville is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning High Point Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Eastern Guilford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rockingham County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rockingham County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Eastern Guilford surely won't give up without a fight.
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