Baseball Recap: Alexander Central takes down South Mecklenburg in a playoff battle

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 7:29am

Baseball Recap: Alexander Central Cougars vs. South Mecklenburg Sabres

With a playoff game on the line, Alexander Central rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 15-12 win over the South Mecklenburg Sabres. Alexander Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Koa Mikeal was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Nathan (Bubba) Pope was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.

Alexander Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 14-12 record this season. As for South Mecklenburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-7.

Alexander Central is on the road again on Tuesday to play Marvin Ridge. Alexander Central's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Marvin Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them. South Mecklenburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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