After three games on the road, Central is heading back home. They will take on the Paxton Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.9 runs per game this season.
Central stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Booker T. Washington with a sharp 17-11 win. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Kylie Goodale was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Bri Martin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-6.
Meanwhile, Paxton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 13-3 walloping at the hands of Jay.
Emily Ward made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Miller, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Paxton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .615. However, it's not like Paxton struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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