Softball Preview: Madison Central Indians vs. Great Crossing
The Madison Central Indians will be playing at home against Great Crossing at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Madison Central will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
On Thursday, Madison Central beat Boyle County 9-4.
The team relied heavily on Olivia Metcalfe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Hack, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Great Crossing faced Harrison County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Great Crossing came out on top against Harrison County by a score of 7-2.
Brenna Parker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ashtyn Holbrook, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Aubrey Green was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Madison Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. As for Great Crossing, their victory bumped their record up to 17-6.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Madison Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .376. However, it's not like Great Crossing struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Madison Central came up short against Great Crossing when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 8-5. Thankfully for Madison Central, Delani Sullivan (who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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