The Central Eagles will square off against the North Central Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Central: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while North Central has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
On Tuesday, Central came up short against Chesterfield and fell 7-3.
Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bentlee Doster, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, North Central also suffered a loss in their last game, falling to Andrew Jackson by a score of 6-2.
Mackenzie Melton was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for North Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-4.
Central suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to North Central in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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