Softball Recap: Central Triumphs

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Previous Games

04/23/25 - Away	7-6 W
05/08/24 - Away	1-7 L
04/17/24 - Home	5-10 L
04/13/24 - Away	8-7 W
04/24/23 - Home	4-7 L
+ 4 more games

Central took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hampshire, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rockets skirted past the Whip-Purs 7-6. This was payback for the Rockets, who suffered a 7-1 loss the last time these two teams met.

Isabella Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Beltran, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Allie Botkin was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

The win got Central back to even at 8-8. As for Hampshire, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-4-1.

Coming up, Central will be playing at home against Huntley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hampshire, they will challenge McHenry at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.