Central York has won nine straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Chambersburg has won nine straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Panthers will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Central York got the win against Hershey by a conclusive 8-2.
Bailey Daughenbaugh made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Daughenbaugh was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other pitching news, Elizabeth Ferrell looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, Brooklyn Shaffer and Logan Craiger did most of the damage at the plate: Shaffer went 3-for-4 with two runs, while Craiger went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits Shaffer has posted since back in April of 2025. Marley Dailey was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Central York was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in seven consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Chambersburg was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They skirted past Trinity 9-7.
Central York might still be hurting after the 14-6 defeat they got from Chambersburg when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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