It was a good run, but Central unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Paxton Bobcats by a score of 9-7. Central was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Paxton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Bri Martin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Blair, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Paxton's side, Avionnah Padgett was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Padgett was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Ryleigh Miller looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Paxton let Marley McClelland and Alyssa Hall loose on the outfield. McClelland scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Hall scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bethany Raeder, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Central's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5. As for Paxton, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 18-4 victory vs. Flomaton on the 16th. As for Paxton, they will head out on the road to challenge Freeport at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paxton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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