North Central won the last time they faced Central and things went their way on Thursday too. The Knights came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 5-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
The result came thanks to Mackenzie Melton's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lillian Hope Alexandria Bell was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Knights
| 04/24/25 vs Central | 5-0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Cheraw | 10-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Chesterfield | 4-1 |
North Central's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.3 runs on average over those games. As for Central, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Central will face off against Chesterfield at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Central, they will take on Buford at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Yellow Jackets will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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