It was a good run, but Ballard unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Madison Central Indians by a score of 3-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Ballard has scored all season.
Ballard saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooke Bond, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Madison Central's side, Cassidy Gentry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Gentry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Olivia Metcalfe was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Guilbault, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Ballard's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 22-5. As for Madison Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ballard will take on Oldham County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Ballard will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Madison Central will take on Model at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Madison Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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