The Central Tigers will square off against the Poplar Bluff Mules at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Central will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Central is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Kennett by a score of 9-6 on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Poplar Bluff can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They never let Notre Dame get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory.
Noah Spain was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Poplar Bluff is 4-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-7 otherwise. Spain was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Spain wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brandt Bell, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Those two stolen bases gave Bell a new career-high.
Central's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8. As for Poplar Bluff, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
Central might still be hurting after the 10-1 loss they got from Poplar Bluff in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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