Florence hasn't had much luck against Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Falcons will host the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m.
Russellville hit Florence with a eight-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons lost 10-4 to the Golden Tigers. The loss put an end to the Falcons' undefeated start to the season.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last contest, Central made sure to put some runs up on the board against Rogers on Tuesday. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 19-3 win. The Wildcats have beaten the Pirates the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Pirates has come to flipping the script.
Mycah Beth Ray and Izzy Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Ray fired off four runs, four doubles, and three RBI while going 4-for-4, while Miller went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those four hits gave Ray a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kilee Dowdy, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Florence fell to 2-1. As for Central, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Florence might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Central when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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