South Central is 8-0 against Washington Township since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The South Central Satellites will play host again on Monday to welcome the Washington Township Senators, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. South Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
South Central can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Kouts. The high-scoring effort was just what South Central needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Lexi Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tennley Werner, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI. Grace Shukitis was another key contributor, going 5-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Washington Township was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of Morgan Township. Washington Township has not had much luck with Morgan Township recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
South Central's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Washington Township, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
South Central took their win against Washington Township in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-2. Does South Central have another victory up their sleeve, or will Washington Township turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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