Madison Central was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Southwestern on Tuesday. The Indians' pitcher stepped up to hand the Warriors a 6-0 shutout. The Indians might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Kate Drury was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Mollie Neeley
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In other batting news, Mollie Neeley was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Reille Parks was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Madison Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Southwestern only posted an OBP of .160.
Madison Central's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Southwestern, they moved to 5-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Madison Central will challenge Madison Southern at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The contest will give the Indians their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Southwestern, they will face off against Garrard County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors are facing the Golden Lions at the right time seeing as the Golden Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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