After five games on the road, South Central is heading back home. They will take on the Bremen Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. South Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, South Central gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-7 margin over Kankakee Valley. The high-scoring effort was just what South Central needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Braydon Williamson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, South Central got a massive performance out of Taye Falls, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Zack Hanchar, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Bremen lost 15-7 to Elkhart on Wednesday. The defeat continues a trend for Bremen in their matchups with Elkhart: they've now lost four in a row.
Reece Greene was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Aden Hunziker was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
South Central has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Bremen, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. South Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Bremen struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
South Central suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Bremen when the teams last played back in May of 2021. Thankfully for South Central, Baylor Orcutt (who pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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