Central had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Little Rock Christian Academy on Monday. The Tigers blew past the Warriors 13-5. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Pristina Cunningham
| 03/06/26 vs Harmony Grove | 1 |
| 03/05/26 vs Dardanelle | 2 |
| 02/27/26 vs Mount St. Mary Academy | 5 |
| 03/09/26 @ Little Rock Christian Academy | 7 |
Pristina Cunningham spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Emmarie Blackwell was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Those runs marked the first that she has scored this season. Hali Tucker was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
The victory (which was Central's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Little Rock Christian Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Central will challenge Riverview at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. As for Little Rock Christian Academy, they will face off against Vilonia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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