Floyd Central entered their tilt with East Ridge with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the East Ridge Warriors on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Floyd Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
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, the team relied heavily on Brooklyn Lewis, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cadyn Roberson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Floyd Central's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. As for East Ridge, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Floyd Central will take on Knott County Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Shelby Valley at 6:00 p.m.
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