Softball Recap: Chattanooga Central Comes Up Short

Chattanooga Central couldn't beat Tyner Academy on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Purple Pounders lost 14-7 to the Rams. That's two games in a row now that the Purple Pounders have lost by exactly seven runs.

Kaitlynn Cunningham

Triples

04/15/26 vs Tyner Academy	2
04/14/26 @ Hixson	1
04/09/26 @ Red Bank	1

Navaeh Frank and Kaitlynn Cunningham were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, Frank struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and 14 unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Cunningham pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time she hasn't allowed a single hit since back in March. At bat, Frank went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Cunningham went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two triples, and three RBI. Cunningham has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times she's played.

In other batting news, Laila Murdock and Sanaa Townsend stepped up to the plate in a big way. Murdock went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run, while Townsend went 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Chattanooga Central has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season. As for Tyner Academy, they pushed their record up to 5-6 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chattanooga Central will host Notre Dame at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Fighting Irish's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Purple Pounders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tyner Academy, they will be playing at home against Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.89 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of.