Central City took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against St. Cecilia, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bison had just enough and edged out the Bluehawks 9-8 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bison have posted since October 1, 2024.
Emma Brandes was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Brandes is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Addie Burbach, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Bison
| 08/28/25 @ St. Cecilia | 9-8 |
| 08/26/25 @ Polk County | 11-2 |
| 08/21/25 vs Boone Central | 9-1 |
The victory was the third in a row for Central City, bringing their record up to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average this season. As for St. Cecilia, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central City will take on Bennington at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Badgers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Bison's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for St. Cecilia, they will challenge Douglas County West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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