North Central's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the McBee Panthers an 8-0 shutout. The Knights not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 4, 2024 (when they won 15-2).
The team relied heavily on Cassidy Horton, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Patton Hood was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
North Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
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| 04/23/25 - Home | 8-0 W |
| 04/14/25 - Neutral | 0-11 L |
| 03/17/25 - Away | 7-12 L |
| 04/24/24 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 03/20/24 - Away | 5-8 L |
North Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-18. As for McBee, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Central will host Andrew Jackson at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for McBee, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Midlands STEM Charter at 6:00 a.m. The timing is sure in the Panthers' favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while the Mavericks have been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road.
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