The Montgomery Central Indians will be playing at home against the Fairview Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Montgomery Central's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Fairview's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
After soaring to 15 runs the game before, Montgomery Central were a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They fell just short of Rossview by a score of 3-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Montgomery Central has scored all season.
Rebecca Fowler was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Madelyn Curry was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though Fairview couldn't quite topple Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, it was still a huge improvement compared to the six-point defeat they took when the two last played. Fairview blew past Grace Christian Academy 7-1. The victory was just what Fairview needed coming off of a 15-8 loss in their prior game.
Ashlyn Corbin tossed a big game, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Mollie Street was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Sullivan, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Montgomery Central's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Fairview, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Montgomery Central couldn't quite finish off Fairview in their previous meeting back in March of 2015 and fell 8-6. Can Montgomery Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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