It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but North Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Camden Bulldogs 7-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-6 last Wednesday.
Mackenzie Melton
| 03/18/25 vs Camden | 11 |
| 03/12/25 @ Camden | 6 |
| 03/01/25 vs Indian Land | 5 |
| 03/01/25 vs Horse Creek Academy | 4 |
| 03/01/25 vs Northwestern | 9 |
| + 1 more games |
Mackenzie Melton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.6 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josie Jackson, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. Serenity Williams also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
North Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
North Central's record now sits at 6-1. As for Camden, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Central will welcome McBee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Camden, they will host Lugoff-Elgin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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