Leake Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-9. They came up short against the Choctaw Central Warriors, falling 13-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 on Tuesday.
As for Choctaw Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
For Choctaw Central's part, Ele Smith looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Smith a new career-high.
On the hitting side, D'Analyn Bell and Trinity Tubby did most of the damage at the plate: Bell went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Tubby got on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Tubby a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Paeton Gibson, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Looking ahead, Leake Central will venture away from home to take on Grace Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Choctaw Central, they will host Neshoba Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Warriors 1.3, the Rockets 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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