The Nash Central Bulldogs will challenge the Midway Raiders on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Nash Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Farmville Central. Nash Central's victory was all the more impressive since Farmville Central was averaging only four runs allowed on the season.
LYDIA HILL was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. GRACYN KING was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Midway waltzed into their match on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Panthers a 9-0 shutout.
Tamia Gwynn and Kiley Ives did most of the damage at the plate: Gwynn went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Ives went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ella Clark, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Nash Central's win bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Midway, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Nash Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Midway struggles in that department as they've averaged .367. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nash Central suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Midway when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Nash Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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