Baseball Recap: Central Hardin triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Sander Lucas

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 10:57pm

Baseball Recap: Central Hardin Bruins vs. Elizabethtown Panthers

Central Hardin entered their tilt with Elizabethtown with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Elizabethtown Panthers on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Central Hardin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Caleb Irwin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sander Lucas, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.

Central Hardin has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season. As for Elizabethtown, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.

Central Hardin will look to defend their home field on Thursday against North Hardin at 5:30 p.m. Central Hardin will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Elizabethtown, they are on the road again on Thursday to play John Hardin at 6:00 p.m. Elizabethtown is facing John Hardin at the right time seeing as John Hardin is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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