After flying high against Greater Johnstown on Thursday, Central came back down to earth. The Dragons fell just short of the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils by a score of 8-7 on Monday. The Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Blue Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Aubrey Rhodes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Norah Bechtel, who went 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.2 runs over those games. As for Bellwood-Antis, they moved to 3-8 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will challenge Forest Hills at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rangers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bellwood-Antis, they will be playing at home against Richland at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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