It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Chatham Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Northwood Chargers out 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Chatham Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sallie Oldham was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Katherine Gaines, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Northwood's side, Jasmine Wichowski spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits.
On the hitting side, Kara Thomas made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Chatham Central's win bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Northwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Chatham Central will stay at home for another game and welcome Western Harnett at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Chatham Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Northwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Jordan-Matthews at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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