Paxton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Central Jaguars. Paxton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Alyssa Falk and Marley McClelland did some serious damage despite the final result: Falk scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4, while McClelland scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emily Ward, who went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
On Central's side, Tenley Smarr made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Smarr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kylie Goodale was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Addie Grace Holland was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Paxton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Central, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paxton will square off against Ponce De Leon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central, they will head out on the road to take on Central Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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