Lawrence Central extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-14 in the process. They lost 18-5 to the Warren Central Warriors. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Lawrence Central saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabe Rodarte, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Rhett Johnson also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Warren Central, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-14-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Warren Central's side, Dylan Thompson and Caden Barney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Thompson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Barney didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. At bat, Thompson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs, while Barney went 2-for-5 with two triples and five RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Thompson a new career-high.
In other batting news, Keith Jackson was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Manny Romo, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lawrence Central beat Warren Central by a score of 6-2 on Wednesday.
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