Baseball Recap: Central A & M triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Gavin Houchins

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 1:39pm

Baseball Recap: Central A & M Raiders vs. Cumberland Pirates

Central A & M lost to Cumberland back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Central A & M Raiders won by a run and slipped past the Cumberland Pirates 8-7.

Gavin Houchins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Parker Elliott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Central A & M has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-24 record this season. As for Cumberland, they dropped their record down to 11-14 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.

Central A & M will take on Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Central A & M is facing Lutheran at the right time seeing as Lutheran is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. Cumberland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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