The Central Tigers will face off against the Beebe Badgers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
Central is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Wonderview just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Daredevils by a score of 5-3.
Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Pristina Cunningham, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Cunningham's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Beebe faced Mount St. Mary Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Badgers walked away with a 7-3 win over the Belles. The Badgers haven't had any issues with the Belles recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Teagan Blood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Alexis Lucas was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Caelyn Anderson was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Beebe, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Beebe struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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