With a playoff game on the line, Central rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Maine Central Institute Huskies out 10-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Central needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
For Maine Central Institute's part, Skyla Dean stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayleigh Dunton, who went 1-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Maine Central Institute, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Central is on the road again on Thursday to play Bucksport. Bucksport will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Central surely won't give up without a fight. Maine Central Institute does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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