Central City lost to Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Central City Bison put the hurt on Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan with a sharp 9-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bison.
Payton Burbach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
At the plate, Emma Steinke was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Brandes, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Central City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan only posted a batting average of .148.
Central City has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central City will host Aurora at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Fillmore Central/Exeter-Milligan, they will be playing at home against St. Cecilia on Thursday.
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