For the second straight game, Centralia will face off against Mt. Vernon. The Orphans will be playing at home against the Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Centralia came out on top against Mt. Vernon on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fifth inning. The Orphans took their contest against the Rams 11-8. The Orphans haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Archie Goewey was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Centralia is 3-1 when Goewey allows one or fewer earned runs, but 8-11 otherwise. Goewey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025.
Rhett Lambert
| 04/02/26 @ Carbondale | 3 |
| 05/12/26 @ Mt. Vernon | 2 |
| 05/11/26 @ Wesclin | 2 |
| 04/07/26 @ Waltonville | 2 |
| 05/02/26 vs Farina South Central | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rhett Lambert, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Centralia: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 8-11 otherwise. Michael Organ was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Mt. Vernon has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-12 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Centralia, their win bumped their record up to 11-12.
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