Preview: Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs vs. Lamar Warriors
The Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs will be playing at home against the Lamar Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Arkansas Christian will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Two weeks ago, Central Arkansas Christian never let their opponents score. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over Baptist Prep. Central Arkansas Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Webb Watson was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaden Rice, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lamar fell victim to Pottsville and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They suffered a tough 6-0 loss at the hands of the Apaches. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lamar in their matchups with Pottsville: they've now lost six in a row.
Central Arkansas Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Lamar, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
Central Arkansas Christian took their win against Lamar in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 8-2. Will Central Arkansas Christian repeat their success, or does Lamar have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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