Central extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-9. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Friends' Central. The Lancers were not able to make up for their defeat to Friends' Central from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Friends' Central, their record is now 7-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 24, 2025.
For Friends' Central's part, Lucas Abreu made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave Abreu a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Friends' Central is 3-1 when Abreu posts two or more stolen bases, but 4-7 otherwise.
In other pitching news, David Manfre looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.
Abreu wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blake Davis, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Coming up, Central will be playing at home against Carver High School of Engineering & Science at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Friends' Central, they will venture away from home to square off against Devon Prep at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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