Central is 0-10 against Nature Coast Tech since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Central Bears will head out on the road to square off against the Nature Coast Tech Sharks at 6:00 p.m.
Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their tough 11-1 loss to Lecanto might stick with them for a while.
Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayva Frechette, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and a double. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Dorsey, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Crystal River typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Nature Coast Tech proved too difficult a challenge. They skirted past the Pirates 6-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Nature Coast Tech.
Kamryn Ross spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Nature Coast Tech, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Central might still be hurting after the 16-0 loss they got from Nature Coast Tech in their previous matchup back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Ross, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Now that Central knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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