Mustangs
| 04/22/25 vs Heber Springs | 17 |
| 04/17/25 vs Episcopal | 14 |
| 04/15/25 @ Clinton | 13 |
| 03/29/25 vs Pangburn | 13 |
| 04/15/25 @ Clinton | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central Arkansas Christian). They were the clear victors by a 17-2 margin over the Heber Springs Panthers on Tuesday. The win was nothing new for the Mustangs as they're now sitting on four straight.
Brady McEntyre looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Mason Welsh was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Central Arkansas Christian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-11 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jason Hunt, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Central Arkansas Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .778. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Central Arkansas Christian pushed their record up to 11-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Heber Springs, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
Central Arkansas Christian and Heber Springs could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Arkansas Rankings. The Mustangs (ranked 68th) will meet Arkadelphia (ranked 19th) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Heber Springs will take on Pulaski Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (151 vs. 16).
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