It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Center Grove had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Bloomington South Panthers by a score of 4-1. The win was nothing new for Center Grove as they're now sitting on 12 straight.
Center Grove got a great performance from Riley Henson as she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Henson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Center Grove's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Barrett, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Barrett has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On Bloomington South's side, Kinsey Clopton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
Center Grove has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season. As for Bloomington South, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Center Grove will square off against Mooresville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Center Grove is looking to tack on another W to their 11-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Bloomington South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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