Cannelton extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-5 in the process. They lost 19-0 to the Perry Central Commodores. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Commodores from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Perry Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Perry Central's part, Trace Knieriem made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Knieriem has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Gage Clark was a standout: he went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That hit marked the first that he has got this season. Another player making a difference was Ethan Ball, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cannelton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 26-4 loss against Tell City on the 28th. As for Perry Central, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 9-8 win against Orleans on the 23rd.
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