Central Magnet will head out on the road to face off against the Cannon County Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Magnet is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Central Magnet lost 7-1 to Giles County on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Central Magnet has lost by exactly six runs.
Meanwhile, Cannon County came up short against Watertown on Tuesday and fell 7-4.
Kathryn Trail spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Anna Wood made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Kinlee Underwood also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Central Magnet has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Cannon County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Central Magnet came out on top in a nail-biter against Cannon County in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Central Magnet since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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