Sadly, Howard Tech is still looking for their first win of the season after five games. They suffered a tough 16-2 defeat at the hands of the Bradley Central Bears on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Howard Tech of the 24-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Bradley Central's part, Gracie Ownby was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Ownby was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bradley Central got a massive performance out of Ma'Ryah Greenwood, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Callahan, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Howard Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Bradley Central, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-6.
Howard Tech will take on Tyner Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Bradley Central, they will face off against Franklin County at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin County will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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