Central had lost five straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 2-10 to make it six. They lost 28-0 to the Northampton Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-7 on April 8th.
As for Northampton, their record is now 7-4. The matchup marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Northampton's part, Emily Kajka and Avery Hicks made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Kajka tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hicks tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kajka has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Kajka got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Hicks went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Hicks has hit this season.
In other batting news, Greta Lepore was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Rosie Simmons, who went 4-for-6 with six RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, Central and Northampton will both be playing West Springfield the next time they take the field. The Blue Devils will host the Terriers at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, while the Golden Eagles will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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