Central extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 8-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Jackson Fighting Indians. The Tigers were not able to make up for their loss to the Fighting Indians from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Chapman Ogles was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in May of 2025.
On the hitting side, Jathan Spain was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
As for Jackson, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
On Jackson's side, Carter Shipman looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shipman has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jackson let Adler Flinn and Dawson Eftink run wild. Flinn went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Eftink went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. Those two doubles gave Flinn a new career-high.
Coming up, Central will be playing at home against Sikeston at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson, they will head out to face off against Nixa at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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