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| 04/13/26 - Away | 12-10 W |
| 03/31/26 - Home | 6-11 L |
| 04/28/25 - Away | 7-11 L |
| 04/08/25 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 04/01/25 - Home | 5-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Central was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They skirted past the Baker Gators 12-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Jaguars have posted against the Gators since April 4, 2023.
Tenley Smarr was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Brooklynne Caraway and Abby Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Caraway went 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Smith went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Smith a new career-high. Addie Holland was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base and one run.
Central's record is now 14-4. As for Baker, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Central will challenge Ponce De Leon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Jaguars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pirates have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Baker, they will take on Freeport at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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