The Waynesburg Central Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Southmoreland Scotties at 4:05 p.m. on Monday. Waynesburg Central is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Friday, Waynesburg Central earned a 12-9 win over Greensburg Salem.
Tyler Groves was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Groves has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Groves was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ethan Kiger was a standout: he scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Austin Surber, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Southmoreland scored first but ultimately less than Yough in their contest on Wednesday. They fell victim to a rough 14-3 loss at the hands of the Cougars. Southmoreland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Waynesburg Central's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Southmoreland, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Waynesburg Central took their win against Southmoreland in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Waynesburg Central since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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