Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the McHenry Warriors by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Allie Botkin was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Botkin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Botkin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Anna Sanders was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Central's defeat dropped their record down to 11-14. As for McHenry, their victory bumped their record up to 12-10.
Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Jacobs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jacobs is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for McHenry, they will square off against Crystal Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crystal Lake Central will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something McHenry surely won't give up without a fight.
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