Prairie Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Monticello Sages by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Prairie Central of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Caden Addis was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Easton Friedman was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Prairie Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Monticello, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prairie Central will take on Tuscola at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Tuscola is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Prairie Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Monticello, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at 4:30 p.m. Monticello's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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