Central and Bend squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Central had to settle for second. They fell 6-1 to the Bend Lava Bears. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, Central couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Bend's part, Addisen Fisher was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. Fisher has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Fisher was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fisher wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cassidy Sandgren, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Central now has a losing record at 13-14. As for Bend, the victory (which was their 18th in a row) raised their record to 21-6.
Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bend, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wilsonville at 4:35 p.m. Bend will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak alive.
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