Scott Central had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Pelahatchie Chiefs on Monday. The win was just what Scott Central needed coming off of a 13-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Heath Rhodes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Rhodes has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rhodes was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tyler Jenkins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Shamon Wash was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Scott Central's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-16. As for Pelahatchie, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-23 record this season.
Scott Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pelahatchie, they will head out on the road to square off against Newton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton hasn't scored more than one runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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