Online Editor
Center Grove won the first game of its semi-state today over Castle 1-0 with the winning run finally coming in the seventh inning. Pitcher Abby Herbst pitched a shutout and made it to first in the bottom of the seventh with a single. Junior Addie Homeier came on to courtesy run for Herbst and advanced to second off a sacrificed bunt. Now in scoring position, Homeier scored the winning run thanks to a hit from sophomore Lexi Fair. Center Grove will play the winner of Decatur Central vs. Cathedral tonight at 7.