Central hasn't had much luck against Paxton recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Jaguars will look to defend their home field against the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Central's last matchup with Freeport could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Wednesday. The Jaguars came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 19-3.
Natalie Blair was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. Sophia Herald was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Paxton lost 11-4 to Cottondale on Tuesday.
Emily Ward made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Delia Pennington, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Paxton's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like Paxton struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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