Central Noble came out on top against Fairfield on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Cougars walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Falcons. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Falcons on their field since April 23, 2019.
Grace Swank
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| 04/29/25 @ Eastside | 2 |
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Grace Swank made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Tilley was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Avery Deter, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Central Noble hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in nine consecutive games.
Central Noble is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Fairfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Noble will square off against Garrett at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Railroaders' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairfield, they will challenge Eastside at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blazers will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.
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