Central was the 10-0 winner over Bald Eagle Area when they last played one another back in May of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Central Dragons lost 13-1 to the Bald Eagle Area Eagles on Wednesday.
Griffin Snowberger was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Bald Eagle Area's side, Westin McClain made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. McClain was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaden Burns was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Camron Watkins, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-5 record this season. As for Bald Eagle Area, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 13-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will take on Penn Cambria at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Penn Cambria is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bald Eagle Area, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bishop Guilfoyle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Bald Eagle Area's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Bishop Guilfoyle's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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