Baseball Recap: Mingo Central Takes a Loss

Miners

Team Score (Highest)

03/25/25 @ WestSide	5
03/24/25 @ Wyoming East	2
03/19/25 @ Pike County Central	2
03/19/25 @ Pike County Central	2
03/21/25 @ Belfry	1

Mingo Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the WestSide Renegades. One positive for the Miners, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Aaron Blankenship made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Tyler Coleman also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Mingo Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-5-1. As for WestSide, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mingo Central will head out to face off against Sherman at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sherman's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Mingo Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for WestSide, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on James Monroe at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.