Waynesburg Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Trinity Hillers by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waynesburg Central of the 11-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
C.J. Corwin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Alex VanSickle made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Austin Surber was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Trinity's side, Matthew Robaugh was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mekhi Bouman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Waynesburg Central's defeat dropped their record down to 13-3. As for Trinity, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waynesburg Central will take on McGuffey at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Waynesburg Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Trinity, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Thomas Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Thomas Jefferson is coming into the contest with seven straight victories on the road, so Trinity will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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