Tri-Central extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-9. They came up short against the Carroll Cougars, falling 14-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Tri-Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Maruszewski, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base was Maruszewski's first of the season.
As for Carroll, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games.
On Carroll's side, Charlotte Kingery made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Kingery has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Madyson Isley was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two RBI, and one double. Bree Hoke was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Tri-Central and Carroll will both be playing Clinton Central the next time they take the field. The Trojans will host the Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Cougars will head out to face them at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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