Central extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They lost 15-2 to the Port Byron Panthers. The Rebels were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Panthers earlier this season, when they won 11-0.
As for Port Byron, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Port Byron's part, Jacob Fronce spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up seven Ks. Fronce has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Port Byron got a massive performance out of Nicholas Abate, who went 5-for-6 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave Abate a new career-high. Lucas Powers was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will square off against Cato-Meridian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Port Byron, they will welcome Weedsport at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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