Central Bucks South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-2 to the North Penn Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Central Bucks South of the 10-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For North Penn's part, Bella Nunn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. Nunn has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 18 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Casey Sokol, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Gianna Cimino, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Central Bucks South's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for North Penn, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Bucks South will take on Pennridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Penn, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Central Bucks East at 4:00 p.m.
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