East Ridge lost against Floyd Central back in May of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The East Ridge Warriors fell just short of the Floyd Central Jaguars by a score of 4-3.
For Floyd Central's part, Whitley Hall made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Hall has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hall was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Lewis was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cadyn Roberson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
East Ridge's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-8. As for Floyd Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Ridge will take on Shelby Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Floyd Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Knott County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Floyd Central will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
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