Metro Tech has not done well against Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Metro Tech Knights walked away with an 11-7 win over the Central Bobcats. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Metro Tech.
For Central's part, Manuel Jimenez put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Jimenez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Jimenez was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Cy Gatson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. Josiah Fowlkes was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double.
The victory got Metro Tech back to even at 4-4. As for Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Metro Tech will face off against North Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Metro Tech will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Central, they will head out on the road to challenge South Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. South Mountain is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Central will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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