Central Magnet extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-14 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tullahoma Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against Tullahoma this season, with their most recent loss being a 16-0 defeat back in April.
As for Tullahoma, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-9. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
For Tullahoma's part, Amaya Sharp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Madison Goad, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Holt, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Coming up, Central Magnet is taking a road trip to challenge Lawrence County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Central Magnet surely won't give up without a fight. Tullahoma does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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