The Memphis Central Warriors will head out to take on the Harding Academy Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Memphis Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
Memphis Central was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Kingsbury on Wednesday. The Warriors never let the Falcons get on the board and left with a 16-0 win. The Warriors have beaten the Falcons the last six times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Falcons has come to flipping the script.
Beiker Leon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base.
In other batting news, Memphis Central got a massive performance out of Patrick Ryan, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. What's more, Ryan posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Tyler Yates was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Memphis Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Harding Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They lost 12-2 to First Assembly Christian.
Memphis Central's record is now 16-4. As for Harding Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
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