After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Centura, Central City was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the St. Paul Wildcats , sneaking past 7-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bison as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Payton Burbach made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Burbach was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Burbach wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Steinke, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Journi Schindler, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Central City's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-4. As for St. Paul, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Central City will take on South Sioux City at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Central City is facing South Sioux City at the right time seeing as South Sioux City is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for St. Paul, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Centura at 8:00 p.m.
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