For the second straight game, Brooks will face off against Central. The Lions will be taking part in a tournament against the Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brooks has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight losses, while Central will come in with five straight wins.
It was a proper cat-fight when Brooks took on Central on Tuesday. The Lions fell 6-2 to the Wildcats.
For Central's part, Chloe May was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. May has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mycah Beth Ray was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Isla Hardy, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Central pushed their record up to 19-6 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Brooks, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Brooks hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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