NEN dropped to 8-3 on Tuesday, ending the team's six-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They lost 12-0 to the Central City Bison. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for NEN, who until this game were averaging 3.45 runs allowed.
As for Central City, they pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
For Central City's part, Payton Burbach was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Burbach has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Journi Schindler, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Burbach, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. NEN is set to face off against their familiar foe Pierce at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Central City will take on rival Malcolm at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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