Salina Central hit Junction City with a 12-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bluejays came up short against the Mustangs, falling 19-5. The Bluejays have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Faye Fortner was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Junction City's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Salina Central, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Junction City will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Emporia at 4:00 p.m. on April 10. As for Salina Central, they will take on Northwest at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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