Destin is 0-6 against Central since February of 2022 but things could change on Tuesday. The Destin Sharks will venture away from home to take on the Central Jaguars at 5:00 p.m. Destin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Destin came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 12-4 to Holmes County.
Keelie Ellis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Khloe Sanders also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Central was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They came up short against Monroe Academy, falling 10-2. The Jaguars' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shelby Zigler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Zigler is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Destin's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Destin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .429. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Destin suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Central in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Destin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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