Central City gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 9-5 win over NEN. That's more bragging rights for the Bison, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Payton Burbach made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Burbach was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Steinke, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since two weeks ago. Another player making a difference was Londyn Fisher, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Central City didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with five strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as NEN didn't tossed any.
Central City's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6. As for NEN, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 9-3 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central City will challenge Malcolm at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central City is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for NEN, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Pierce at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. NEN's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Pierce's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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