Central lost to Park Hill last Monday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Indians put the hurt on the Trojans with a sharp 8-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Central got a great performance from Cole Hass as he struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Hass has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kanon Wetlaufer, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Central: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 8-9 otherwise. Pete Berry was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Indians
| 05/08/26 vs Park Hill | 12 |
| 05/06/26 @ Oak Park | 9 |
| 05/05/26 @ East Buchanan | 6 |
| 05/04/26 vs North Kansas City | 11 |
| 05/01/26 vs Liberty | 10 |
| + 17 more games |
Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
Central has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for Park Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 12-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will welcome Park Hill South at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Park Hill, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Logan-Rogersville at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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