After four games on the road, Central A & M is heading back home. They will take on the Warrensburg-Latham Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central A & M will be strutting in after a win while Warrensburg-Latham will be coming in after a loss.
After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Central A & M brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Meridian a 10-0 shutout on Tuesday. The victory was just what Central A & M needed coming off of a 21-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Gavin Houchins made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Houchins has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Houchins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paul Brown, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jase Robertson, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI.
Meanwhile, Warrensburg-Latham unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Heyworth.
Central A & M's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Warrensburg-Latham, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Central A & M suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Warrensburg-Latham in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Central A & M have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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