After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Central brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They came out on top against the North Central Knights on Tuesday by a score of 10-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Eagles have posted against the Knights since March 22, 2021.
Trey Moffitt
Trey Moffitt was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Central is 2-1 when Moffitt allowsthree or fewer hits, but 0-4 otherwise. Moffitt was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cody Branham, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season. Dylan Tomberlin was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Central moved to 2-5 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak. As for North Central, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Central will welcome McBee at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for North Central, they will venture away from home to take on Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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