If Montgomery Central was riding high off their 20-0 takedown of Asheboro last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Montgomery Central Timberwolves fell 9-5 to the Central Davidson Spartans on Monday. Montgomery Central was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central Davidson apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Thursday.
Emma Parnell put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Parnell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Parnell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Savannah Gooch was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lillian Wood, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Montgomery Central hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Davidson struck out ten times.
On Central Davidson's side, the team relied heavily on Selah Trantham, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lauren Chesney, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Montgomery Central's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Central Davidson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-12.
Montgomery Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central Davidson, they will challenge Oak Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Grove is coming into the match with eight straight wins on the road, so Central Davidson will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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