East Central can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the South Dearborn Knights. That's more bragging rights for East Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Max Hotze tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Reynolds, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Brayden Rouse, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
East Central is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for South Dearborn, their loss dropped their record down to 3-12.
East Central will head out on the road to face off against Columbus North at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Columbus North will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something East Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Dearborn, they will be playing at home against East Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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