Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 10-5 to the Hampshire Whip-Purs. Central was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hampshire apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Saturday.
Anna Sanders made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Allie Botkin, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Hampshire, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6.
Central will challenge St. Charles North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. Charles North will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hampshire, they will be playing at home against Crystal Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crystal Lake Central's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Hampshire's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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