Central Davidson can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top against the Montgomery Central Timberwolves by a score of 9-5. This was a revenge contest for Central Davidson, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-3 defeat when these two played last Thursday.
The team relied heavily on Selah Trantham, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Lauren Chesney, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Montgomery Central's side, Emma Parnell put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Parnell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Parnell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Savannah Gooch made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Lillian Wood was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Montgomery Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Davidson struck out ten times.
Central Davidson's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Montgomery Central, their record now sits at 12-9.
Central Davidson will challenge Oak Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Grove is coming into the game with eight straight wins on the road, so Central Davidson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Montgomery Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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