Paxton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-16 win over the Central Jaguars. The high-scoring effort was just what Paxton needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Paxton let Alyssa Falk and Kiley Edwards loose on the outfield. Falk scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5, while Edwards went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. Marley McClelland was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Central's side, Anna Carden made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of her six plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Grace Holland, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Paxton's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11. As for Central, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 13-8.
Paxton will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Northview at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Northview's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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