Oak Park's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Central Indians by a score of 6-2. That's more bragging rights for Oak Park, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Aiden Hinkle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Hinkle has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hinkle was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Oak Park let Kirby Super and Alexander Chester loose on the outfield. Super got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI, while Chester scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Charles Bedosky, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
Oak Park is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 18-13 record this season. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15-1 record this season.
Oak Park will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Osage at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Excelsior Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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