After only one run in their last match, Central made sure to put some runs up on the board against Blackman on Monday. Central had just enough and edged out Blackman 11-10.
Chloe May spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and five unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mycah Beth Ray, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Another player making a difference was Paislee Ticer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ray wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.
Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. Blackman now has a losing record of 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will welcome Russellville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Blackman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oakland at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oakland's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Blackman's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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