The Central Catholic Rams will venture away from home to challenge the Dallas Dragons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Central Catholic took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Glencoe, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rams skirted past the Crimson Tide 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since April 22, 2024.
Jaspen Lauderback-Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Dallas made sure to put some runs up on the board against Franklin last Tuesday. The Dragons blew past the Quakers 10-0. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Dragons' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Ava Woods was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Harlow Nelson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Dallas' victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Central Catholic, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
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