It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Central had no problem doing just that on Monday. They came out on top against the Westminster Christian Academy Wildcats by a score of 11-6. The high-scoring effort was just what Central needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Chloe May was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. May has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. May was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Isla Hardy was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. Peyton Benson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Central is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 31-20 record this season. As for Westminster Christian Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-15.
Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-3 defeat vs. West Morgan on the 6th. Westminster Christian Academy has also already played their next matchup, a 12-2 loss against Curry on the 6th.
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