Eastern had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-6 to make it 14. They lost 19-9 to the South Central Rebels. The Musketeers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rebels earlier this season, when they won 11-10.
As for South Central, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For South Central's part, Wyatt Johnson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, Johnson posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three RBI and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Jarrett Ferree was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of South Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 0-5 when he doesn't). Peyton Tyree was another key player, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs.
Eastern and South Central could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Indiana Rankings. The Musketeers will challenge Silver Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (203 vs. 41). Meanwhile, South Central (ranked 237th) will meet Trinity Lutheran (ranked 108th) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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