While Central A & M put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Taylorville. The Central A & M Raiders came out on top against the Taylorville Tornadoes by a score of 4-0. Winning may never get old, but Central A & M sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
The result came thanks to Gwyn Hardimon's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alana Harlow, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Kylee Snearly was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Taylorville's side, PEYTON DeMICHEAL spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks.
Central A & M is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for Taylorville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 13 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season.
Central A & M will take on Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Central A & M is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Taylorville, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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