The Central Wise Warriors will face off against the Lee Generals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Wise hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Central Wise managed to slip by Abingdon the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Warriors came up short against the Falcons on Tuesday, falling 8-2.
Central Wise saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abigail Sturgill, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. Maci Gibson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
While Lee didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They skirted past J.I. Burton 4-3. The Generals haven't had any issues with the Black Raiders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Avery Weston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
Lee's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Central Wise, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Central Wise came out on top in a nail-biter against Lee in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 11-9. Will the Warriors repeat their success, or do the Generals have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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