Central's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 24-5 margin over the Penquis Valley Patriots. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Central considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Jacoby Buzzard made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Buzzard was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Bryce Cadieux was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Daniel Dyer, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The victory got Central back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will play host again on Monday to welcome Lee Academy, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. As for Penquis Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Schenck at 4:30 p.m.
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