After two games on the road, Montgomery Central is heading back home. They will take on the Rossview Hawks at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, while Montgomery Central put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for West Creek. Montgomery Central blew past West Creek 15-0.
Abby Khamphengphet made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Khamphengphet was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Madelyn Curry was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Sydney Borowik, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Meanwhile, Rossview put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over West Creek. That ten run margin sets a new team best for Rossview this season.
Like Montgomery Central, Rossview also got a great game from a two-way player: Madelyn Fillers. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Fillers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fillers was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Kennedy Scott and Addison Carter did most of the damage at the plate: Scott scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Carter scored two runs while going 1-for-1. Kylee Gillette was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Montgomery Central's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs per game. As for Rossview, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Monday. Montgomery Central hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Rossview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4 per game. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Montgomery Central skirted past Rossview 1-0 when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Will Montgomery Central repeat their success, or does Rossview have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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