High Point Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 21-1 defeat at the hands of the Eastern Guilford Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to High Point Central of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
High Point Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leah Ellerby, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Eastern Guilford's side, Kamryn Permar was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Permar has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Permar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Parklyn Davis, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Smith, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
High Point Central now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Eastern Guilford, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
High Point Central will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Thomasville at 6:00 p.m. Thomasville is coming into the match with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning High Point Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Eastern Guilford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rockingham County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rockingham County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Eastern Guilford surely won't give up without a fight.
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