Central Gwinnett extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-10. They came up short against the Mill Creek Hawks, falling 15-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Black Knights of the 20-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
As for Mill Creek, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games.
For Mill Creek's part, Carsen Faber was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave Faber a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Laila Torres was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Katie Ann Glaser was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Gwinnett will venture away from home to square off against South Gwinnett at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Comets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.67 runs per game on average), something the Black Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mill Creek, they will head out on the road to challenge North Forsyth at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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