Monroe Central came into Thursday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let the Randolph Southern Rebels onto the board and left with a 3-0 win on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Monroe Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cole Luedike made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Luedike was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Luedike wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Cooper, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Randolph Southern's side, Jackson Wolfal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
Monroe Central's victory bumped their record up to 7-18. As for Randolph Southern, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monroe Central will square off against Wapahani at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Randolph Southern, they will head out on the road to take on Tri at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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