The McCreary Central Raiders will venture away from home to face off against the Knox Central Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
McCreary Central is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 25 runs two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Wayne County last Thursday. They lost 10-0 to the Cardinals. The Raiders have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Knox Central challenged Lynn Camp on Friday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 21-10 margin over the Wildcats. That 11-run margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Blakely Castle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off 14 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in six of her seven plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Gabby Pilarski was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Sydney Grubb was another key player, getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Knox Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .661. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Knox Central moved to 3-5 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for McCreary Central, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6-1.
McCreary Central suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Knox Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2021. Can the Raiders avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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