The Northside Patriots will take on the Central Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Northside 3.4, Central 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Northside had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Cairo on Saturday. The Patriots blew past the Syrupmakers 8-2. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Georgia Stokes looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Northside let Atali McCrea and Kennedy Williams run wild. McCrea went 2-for-3 with one home run, while Williams went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI Williams has posted since back in September. Kassidy Anderson was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Central played against Columbus on Saturday and won via forfeit.
Central has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Northside, their victory bumped their record up to 22-6.
Northside suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Central in their previous meeting back in September. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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