Central had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Anclote Sharks on Tuesday as they made off with a 16-1 win. The game marked the Bears' most dominant victory of the season.
Natalie Atkinson
| 04/21/26 vs Anclote | 4 |
| 03/10/26 vs Weeki Wachee | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Anclote | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Pasco | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Hernando | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Natalie Atkinson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Christina Barreto, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Central's win bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Anclote, they are on a 19-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-18.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Central will head out to square off against Weeki Wachee at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.25 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Anclote, they are taking a road trip to take on Land O' Lakes at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sharks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Gators have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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