Central Academy proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 13) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Lincolnton Wolves 8-6. Winning may never get old, but Central Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ryan Ramirez and Isaiah Hester were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Ramirez struck out ten batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Hester pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Ramirez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Hester scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jonah Brzuchowski, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Pearson Morgan was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI.
On Lincolnton's side, Devin Leonard was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Central Academy pushed their record up to 8-11 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lincolnton, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Central Academy will be playing at home against Queen's Grant at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Lincolnton, they will head out on the road to take on East Burke at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincolnton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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