Central had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-15 to make it 16. They fell 5-0 to the North Central Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 back in March.
As for North Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games.
For North Central's part, the result came thanks to Mackenzie Melton's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. Melton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lillian Hope Alexandria Bell, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was her first of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will head out to square off against Buford at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Yellow Jackets will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Chesterfield at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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