Mustangs
| 04/01/25 vs Dodge City | 15-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Dodge City | 15-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Junction City | 16-1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Junction City | 16-1 |
| 03/25/25 @ Clay Center/Wakefield | 6-2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Clay Center/Wakefield | 15-3 |
Salina Central strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They didn't even let the Dodge City Demons on the board, marking the Mustangs' second-straight 15-0 shutout. While the Mustangs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Sophia Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Hannah Peckham was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylee Budke, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Salina Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dodge City only posted an OBP of .000.
Salina Central's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.4 runs over those games. As for Dodge City, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Salina Central will look to defend their home field on the 11th against Arkansas City at 4:00 p.m. As for Dodge City, they are taking a road trip to square off against South at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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