Pickerington Central never got on the board in their matchup last Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Central Crossing on Friday. They skirted past the Central Crossing Comets 13-12. Pickerington Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Pickerington Central let Jake Soha and Wyatt Lee loose on the outfield. Soha scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Lee scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Long, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Central Crossing's side, Jackson Cerino put in work no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and nine unearned) runs off nine hits (he also only allowed one walk). Cerino has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cerino was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Brody Estep was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Ethan Neighborgall, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Central Crossing kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Pickerington Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Central Crossing, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Pickerington Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Newark at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Newark's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Pickerington Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central Crossing, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Westerville North at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Westerville North will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Central Crossing surely won't give up without a fight.
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