Rapid City Central is 0-10 against Stevens since April of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Cobblers will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Raiders at 7:00 p.m.
Rapid City Central is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They came up short against Spearfish on Monday, falling 9-0. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
13 must be Stevens' lucky number: they beat Spearfish with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Raiders didn't even let the Spartans on the board, marking the Raiders' second-straight 13-0 shutout. The victory was nothing new for the Raiders as they're now sitting on three straight.
Mason Brooks tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Stevens let Ethan Wilson and Brady Waddell run wild. Wilson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Waddell went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That stolen base marked the first that Wilson snagged this season. Teagen Smith was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Stevens hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Rapid City Central might still be hurting after the 18-1 defeat they got from Stevens in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Cobblers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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