After losing to Mitchell the last time they met, Perry Central decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Commodores walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Bluejackets on Monday. That's two games straight that the Commodores have won by exactly five runs.
Owen Hubert
| 04/30/26 vs Mt. Vernon | 4 |
| 04/02/26 vs South Spencer | 3 |
| 05/07/26 vs Springs Valley | 2 |
Owen Hubert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Perry Central is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7-1 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Braydon Shearn, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Carter Ball was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.
The win made it two in a row for Perry Central and bumps their season record up to 9-7-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Mitchell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Perry Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-3 win against Lanesville on the 13th. As for Mitchell, they have also already played their next matchup, a 12-2 defeat against Barr-Reeve on the 13th.
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