Polk County took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Fillmore Central, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Slammers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Panthers 8-7. This was payback for the Slammers, who suffered a 15-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
| 09/18/25 @ Fillmore Central | 6 |
| 09/09/25 vs Twin River | 5 |
| 09/08/25 @ Highway 6 | 4 |
| 09/28/24 vs Ord | 4 |
| 08/22/24 @ Highway 91 | 4 |
Adrienne Waller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and six RBI. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Chloe Schott was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Dulce Ramirez-Catlan, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Polk County's record now sits at 4-13. As for Fillmore Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Polk County will take on Centennial at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Slammers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Fillmore Central, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 13-1 defeat against St. Cecilia on the 18th.
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