Central A & M is 0-5 against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg since May of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Raiders will face off against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg at 4:30 p.m. Central A & M is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Central A & M took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Shelbyville as they made off with an 8-2 win. The Raiders haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Gwyn Hardimon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up 15 Ks.
Sophie Roe
| 04/15/25 vs Shelbyville | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Casey-Westfield | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Ramsey | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs St. Teresa | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Sullivan | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, Sophie Roe was a standout: she scored two runs while going 4-for-5. That's the most runs she has posted over her last nine matches. Another player making a difference was Kylee Snearly, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Central A & M always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Shelbyville only posted an OBP of .276.
Meanwhile, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg never let their opponents score on Monday. They came out on top against Neoga by a score of 3-0.
Kendra Hayes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Hayes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samantha Hayes, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Mya Friese was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg's record now sits at 12-1. As for Central A & M, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Central A & M has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
