North Central had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-9 to make it five. They fell just short of the Southport Cardinals by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since May 12, 2025.
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Kaelee Jacobs made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Harlow Heath, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
As for Southport, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On Southport's side, Ady Stansbury spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Ally Kiefner was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Hayli Phoenix was another key player, going 1-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Central will host Lawrence North at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Southport, they will take on Franklin Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Flashes have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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