Montgomery Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sycamore War Eagles. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the War Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Robert Cilk
| 03/24/25 vs Sycamore | 5 |
| 03/18/25 @ Rossview | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs West Creek | 2 |
| 04/26/24 @ Northeast | 5 |
Robert Cilk spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Montgomery Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Fulton, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jeremy Elliott also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Montgomery Central's record now sits at 2-9. As for Sycamore, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
While Montgomery Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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