Anson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Central Academy Cougars by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Anson of the 12-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Brooklyn Miles was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Dutton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Central Academy's side, Addison Crawford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 17 Ks. Crawford has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Anna Croom was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kieryn Peters, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Anson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-18. As for Central Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season.
Anson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Piedmont at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Piedmont is on a four-game streak of home wins, Central Academy a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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