Central hasn't had much luck against Baker recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Central will be playing at home against Baker at 6:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Monday just wasn't the day for Central's offense. They lost 12-0 to Jay on Monday. The match marked the first time this season in which the Jaguars were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Baker came up short against Ponce De Leon on Friday and fell 6-2.
Baker saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Whiddon, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Central's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-5. As for Baker, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like Baker struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Central suffered a grim 16-8 defeat to Baker in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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