Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Monroe Central walked away with it. They came out on top against the Cambridge City Lincoln Golden Eagles by a score of 9-6 on Wednesday. The Golden Bears haven't had any issues with the Golden Eagles recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Isaac Middleton
| 05/28/25 vs Cambridge City Lincoln | 2 |
| 05/22/25 vs Randolph Southern | 2 |
| 05/16/25 vs Blackford | 2 |
| 04/26/25 vs Adams Central | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Daleville | 2 |
| + 12 more games |
Isaac Middleton made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Middleton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. He has become a key player for Monroe Central: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 8-13 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lane Wilson, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season. Levi Pence was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Monroe Central now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Cambridge City Lincoln, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
Monroe Central will face off against Union City at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Golden Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. Cambridge City Lincoln does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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