Alexander Central scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They walked away with an 11-6 win over the West Lincoln Rebels. Alexander Central's victory was all the more impressive since West Lincoln was averaging only 3.92 runs allowed on the season.
Grayson Anderson and Dillon Church dominated on the mound. Anderson struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits, while Church tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Anderson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaret Hoppes, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Graham Hoke, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Alexander Central and bumps their season record up to 6-7. As for West Lincoln, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-5 record this season.
Alexander Central will face off against St. Stephens at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alexander Central is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses. As for West Lincoln, they will head out on the road to square off against Maiden at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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