Cameron dropped their record down to 17-11 on Friday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Monroe Central Seminoles by a score of 8-7. The Dragons were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Seminoles earlier this season, when they won 12-6.
Wes Starcher
| 05/05/25 vs Hundred | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Hundred | 3 |
| 04/19/25 vs WestSide | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Midland Trail | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Catholic Central | 3 |
| + 15 more games |
Wes Starcher put in work no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Cameron's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 12-1 (and 5-10 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Anthony Bellanco and Zayde Long stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bellanco got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI, while Long got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Long has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
As for Monroe Central, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 29th.
On Monroe Central's side, Ryder Muntz tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Prestin Binegar was incredible, getting on base in all six of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Landefeld, who went 3-for-5 with one run.
Cameron does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Monroe Central, they will square off against Barnesville at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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