The Centerburg Trojans will head out to challenge the Worthington Kilbourne Wolves at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Centerburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Centerburg managed to slip by Fredericktown the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Trojans came up short against the Freddies on Wednesday, falling 13-4.
Chesnee Fairall made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Worthington Kilbourne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 13-9 to Westerville South.
Scarlett Elder was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Belle Fetters also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Worthington Kilbourne's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Centerburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
Worthington Kilbourne's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Centerburg has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Worthington Kilbourne, though, as they've been averaging 11.2 hits. Given Centerburg's sizable advantage in that area, the Wolves will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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