Baseball Recap: Central Takes a Loss

Bulldogs

Previous 5 Games

05/01/25 @ Ozark	0-12
04/30/25 @ Parkview	14-2
04/29/25 @ Parkview	14-2
04/28/25 @ Spokane	6-0
04/24/25 @ Glendale	4-7

Central dropped their record down to 8-11 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Ozark Tigers, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Bulldogs' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

As for Ozark, they pushed their record up to 16-7 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.

For Ozark's part, Graham Bennett looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Bennett has posted since back in April.

At the plate, Ozark let Peyton Bullinger and Quentin Combs run wild. Bullinger went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI, while Combs went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Those four RBI gave Bullinger a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Keaton Hurst, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will challenge Fair Grove at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Ozark, they will square off against Branson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.