In what's become a running theme this season, Bald Eagle Area gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They blew past the Central Dragons 11-1. Winning may never get old, but Bald Eagle Area sure is getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Bald Eagle Area got a great performance from Sierra Albright as she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Albright has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Bald Eagle Area let Addisyn Burns and Shae Housel loose on the outfield. Burns scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Housel scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Sydney Thompson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base.
On Central's side, Bralyn Ellis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Bald Eagle Area's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. As for Central, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-7.
Bald Eagle Area will take on Punxsutawney at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Bald Eagle Area's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Punxsutawney's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Everett at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Everett will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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