Friday just wasn't the day for Miller Career Academy's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-0 walloping at the hands of the Central Tigers on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Miller Career Academy's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Central's part, Zade Hickey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hickey was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other pitching news, Zachary Dowdy looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Ayden McGuire was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Caden Chenoweth, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Miller Career Academy now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Central, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miller Career Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Metro at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Central will take on Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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