For the second straight game, Central will face off against Auburn. The Red Devils will take on the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Central is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games.
Central is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alabama's top teams: Auburn, who was ranked 21st at the time (Central was ranked third). The Red Devils were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Tigers on Tuesday. Considering the Red Devils have won 17 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Khloe Broadwater was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-2. What's more, she posted two runs, the most she's had since back in March. Mariah Harrison was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Auburn only posted a batting average of .167.
Central's victory was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 30-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Auburn, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 19-8.
Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's matchup. The Red Devils have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Auburn, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Central continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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