Warriors
| 04/09/25 @ Whitehaven | 20 |
| 03/11/25 @ Melrose | 17 |
| 03/18/25 vs Middle College | 15 |
| 03/10/25 @ Raleigh-Egypt | 15 |
| 03/27/25 @ Fayette Ware | 12 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Memphis Central). Everything went their way against the Whitehaven Tigers on Wednesday as they made off with a 21-1 win. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by seven runs or more this season.
Joshua Thurmon made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Memphis Central got a massive performance out of Patrick Ryan, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave Ryan a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Beiker Leon, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Memphis Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Whitehaven only posted an OBP of .333.
Memphis Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs over those games. As for Whitehaven, they now have a losing record of 2-3-1.
Coming up, Memphis Central will venture away from home to take on Middle College at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Whitehaven, they will host White Station at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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