Parkwood is 9-1 against Central Academy since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Parkwood Wolf Pack will look to defend their home field against the Central Academy Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Parkwood sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over Piedmont. The win was just what Parkwood needed coming off of a 10-0 defeat in their prior contest.
Ashley Creech made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Creech has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Creech was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Creech wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bethany Fisher, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Central Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past Monroe 17-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Central Academy.
Like Parkwood, Central Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Allison Proffitt. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Proffitt was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katelyn Easterly, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Darby Burnett was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and two runs.
Parkwood's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Central Academy, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Parkwood took their victory against Central Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 18-4. Does Parkwood have another victory up their sleeve, or will Central Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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