Central proved they can win big on Monday (they won by seven) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the New Madrid County Central Eagles out 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Central also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Jackson John Witvoet was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Witvoet was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jathan Spain was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI. Caden Chenoweth was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 6-16. As for New Madrid County Central, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Central will head out on the road to take on Sikeston at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Madrid County Central, they will be playing at home against Kennett at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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