Palm Beach Central had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats a 17-0 shutout on Wednesday. With that victory, Palm Beach Central brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Kylah Hill and Addison McFadden made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hill pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, McFadden pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Hill scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances, while McFadden scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaiden Harris, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Alexia Sullo was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Palm Beach Central's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Royal Palm Beach, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palm Beach Central will take on Leonard at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Royal Palm Beach, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Glades Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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