It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Triton Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Oldenburg Academy Twisters. That's more bragging rights for Triton Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Blaine Raider tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 7.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Eli Sego was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Mathew Shircliff was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Triton Central's victory bumped their record up to 20-3. As for Oldenburg Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Triton Central's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Indianapolis Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Indianapolis Lutheran is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Oldenburg Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Edinburgh at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oldenburg Academy is facing Edinburgh at the right time seeing as Edinburgh is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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