If Central Davidson was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of Asheboro last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Central Davidson Spartans fell just short of the Montgomery Central Timberwolves by a score of 4-3 on Thursday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Central Davidson in their matchups with Montgomery Central: they've now lost three in a row.
Lauren Chesney made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Montgomery Central's side, Emma Parnell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. Parnell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Meredith Spivey, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Central Davidson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Montgomery Central, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-7.
Central Davidson will take on North Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Davidson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Montgomery Central, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Oak Grove at 7:00 p.m. Oak Grove will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Montgomery Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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