For the second straight game, East Central will face off against Brookhaven. The Hornets will challenge the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. East Central will be looking to extend their current 16-game winning streak.
East Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Brookhaven a 12-0 shutout. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 17 games by six runs or more this season.
Grace Tanner was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Angelina Gutierrez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: East Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brookhaven only managed one.
Brookhaven's defeat dropped their record down to 16-11-1. As for East Central, their victory bumped their record up to 25-4.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. East Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Brookhaven struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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