Thoroughbreds
| 04/02/25 vs Newport | 18 |
| 04/02/25 @ Newport | 17 |
| 04/01/25 @ Bellevue | 13 |
| 04/21/25 @ Holmes | 12 |
| 04/09/25 vs Lloyd Memorial | 11 |
There's no place like home for Newport Central Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Sunday. They never let the Boone County Rebels get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Thoroughbreds, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Ian Mann was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eddie Bivens, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Chris Meyer was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Newport Central Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Boone County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.
Looking ahead, Newport Central Catholic will take on Simon Kenton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Boone County, they will challenge Ryle at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Rebels' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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