Kalamazoo Central hadn't done well against Portage Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Maroon Giants walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Mustangs. The win continues a trend for the Maroon Giants in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.
Mason Hoenle made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hoenle was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Gannon Deanda
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In other batting news, Gannon Deanda was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Eliot Goerge was another key player, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs.
Kalamazoo Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Kalamazoo Central's victory bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Portage Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Kalamazoo Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against Portage Central: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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