Central Crossing extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-19 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Pickerington North Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, with their most recent loss being a 17-3 defeat back in April.
As for Pickerington North, the victory got them back to even at 9-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Pickerington North's part, they got a great performance from Quinn Chappelear as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Chappelear also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Panthers are 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 7-8 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Brent Parsons was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Nic Markle was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Central Crossing will look to defend their home field on Friday against Grandview Heights at 5:00 p.m. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Comets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pickerington North, they will head out to take on Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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