Sikeston typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Central proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged out the Bulldogs 4-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Chapman Ogles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Jathan Spain
| 04/24/26 vs Pattonville | 5 |
| 04/10/26 @ Jefferson City | 4 |
| 04/25/26 vs St. Pius X | 3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Kennett | 3 |
| 05/18/26 @ Sikeston | 2 |
| + 11 more games |
On the hitting side, Jathan Spain was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 10-16 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Ewasko, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Central's win bumped their record up to 19-16. As for Sikeston, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Central nor Sikeston have any future games scheduled.
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