Center extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-9 in the process. They came up short against the Harrisonville Wildcats, falling 22-0. The Yellowjackets were not able to make up for their loss to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Harrisonville, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Harrisonville's part, Brodie McNeal made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. McNeal also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Harrisonville is 5-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-10 otherwise. McNeal was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Harrisonville got a massive performance out of Ben Mahurin, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Mahurin is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 9-10 when he doesn't). Cole Smalley was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Center will square off against Ruskin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harrisonville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Odessa at 4:30 p.m.
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