Sikeston is on a six-game streak of home losses, Central a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Sikeston Bulldogs will take on the Central Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Sikeston's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Marion on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 17-0 walloping at the hands of the Wildcats.
Meanwhile, Central narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past New Madrid County Central 5-3.
Jackson John Witvoet was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Witvoet was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jathan Spain was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. Caden Chenoweth was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Sikeston's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Central, their win bumped their record up to 6-16.
Sikeston suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Central in their previous matchup back in March. Will Sikeston have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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