Central lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. They lost 7-1 to the Hampshire Whip-Purs. Central's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Central got a good showing from Isabelle Reed, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Reed has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anna Sanders, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 14-17. As for Hampshire, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-11.
Central will take on Huntley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Huntley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hampshire, they will head out on the road to face off against Crystal Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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