Baseball Game Preview: Central A & M Raiders vs. Altamont Indians

Central A & M is 0-5 against Altamont since March of 2017 but things could change on Saturday. Central A & M will look to defend their home field against Altamont at 10:00 a.m. Central A & M has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Central A & M is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They fell 12-7 to Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. One positive for the Raiders, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Altamont came up short against Effingham on Friday and fell 8-5. The Indians have struggled against the Hearts recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.

Altamont saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keegan Schultz, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Will Reardon also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Central A & M's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Altamont, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.

Central A & M might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Altamont in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Central A & M have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.