After two games on the road, Central A & M is heading back home. They will take on the Lutheran Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lutheran took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Central A & M, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, Central A & M had just enough and edged Cumberland out 8-7.
Gavin Houchins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Elliott, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 19-0 to Lincolnwood.
Central A & M's win ended a ten-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-24. As for Lutheran, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-17.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Central A & M has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lutheran struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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