The Camp Point Central Panthers will face off against the Pittsfield Saukees at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Camp Point Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Camp Point Central took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They skirted past Mendon Unity 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 8, 2024.
Collin Likes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Briggs Wiskirchen
| 03/26/25 vs Rushville-Industry | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Mendon Unity | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Monmouth United | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Pleasant Hill/Western | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg | 3 |
| + 2 more games |
At the plate, Camp Point Central let Briggs Wiskirchen and Colton Cooley run wild. Wiskirchen went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI, while Cooley scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Wiskirchen has become a key player for Camp Point Central: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 0-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Garrett Neisen, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Pittsfield got the win against Beardstown on Wednesday by a conclusive 10-3. The result was nothing new for the Saukees, who have now won six matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Draven Puterbaugh was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned runs off 11 hits. Puterbaugh was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Clayton Reinhardt and Lane Foster did most of the damage at the plate: Reinhardt went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI, while Foster scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those four RBI gave Reinhardt a new career-high. Luke Saxe was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Camp Point Central's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Pittsfield, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
Camp Point Central suffered a grim 9-1 defeat to Pittsfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
