Aberdeen Central came into Thursday's game having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Mobridge-Pollock Tigers by a score of 8-4 on Thursday.
Kaylee Kiesow tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Addison Ward was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. Avery Bendewald was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Aberdeen Central's victory ended an 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-15. As for Mobridge-Pollock, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-2.
Aberdeen Central will be playing at home against Stevens at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Stevens' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven contests. As for Mobridge-Pollock, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Winner at 4:00 p.m. Mobridge-Pollock's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Winner's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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