The Central A & M Raiders are on the road again on Friday to play the Clinton Maroons at 4:30 p.m. Central A & M is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Central A & M never got on the board in their matchup on Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Shelbyville last Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Rams. Central A & M might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Gwyn Hardimon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Hardimon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kayla McPeak was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Holly Paradee, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Clinton came up short against Monticello on Wednesday and fell 5-1. Clinton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Central A & M's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Clinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Central A & M took their win against Clinton in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 11-2. Does Central A & M have another victory up their sleeve, or will Clinton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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