After low-scoring totals in their previous five game, North Central brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against the Stryker Panthers on Thursday as they made off with a 24-1 win. The Eagles have beaten the Panthers the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Panthers has come to flipping the script.
Amara Wright made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Wright was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Emmi Hollstein was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Addyson Turner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
North Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
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| 04/17/25 - Home | 24-1 W |
| 04/12/22 - Away | 13-3 W |
| 05/07/18 - Home | 20-10 W |
North Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Stryker, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, North Central will take on Hudson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Stryker, they will welcome Hamilton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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