East Ridge had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. Their tough 10-0 loss to the Chattanooga Central Pounders on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The defeat means East Ridge is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Chattanooga Central's part, Kierston Williams was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Williams was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Navaeh Frank was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sanaa Townsend, who went 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Chattanooga Central pushed their record up to 5-0 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season.
East Ridge will take on Red Bank at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chattanooga Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Hixson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chattanooga Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
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