Central had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-4 to make it five. They came up short against the Cedar Vale/Dexter Spartans, falling 18-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
As for Cedar Vale/Dexter, the win keeps they at an undefeated 10-0. Considering they have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Cedar Vale/Dexter's part, Zoe Davidson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Davidson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Cedar Vale/Dexter got a massive performance out of Madelyn Lampson, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was Lampson's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Edee Boatman, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
While Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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