R-S Central is 5-0 against Polk County since April of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The R-S Central Hilltoppers will head out on the road to take on the Polk County Wolverines at 4:30 p.m. R-S Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, R-S Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Patton. Winning may never get old, but R-S Central sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Maeli Crain spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lillie Beheler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Alexis Nanney, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Polk County came into Monday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past East Rutherford 5-4.
The team relied heavily on Elizabeth Vitale, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
R-S Central has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Polk County, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. R-S Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Polk County struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
R-S Central beat Polk County 4-1 when the teams last played on Friday. The rematch might be a little tougher for R-S Central since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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