Central Heights has not done well against West Franklin recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Central Heights Vikings won by a run and slipped past the West Franklin Falcons 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Central Heights.
Carter Kimball was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Kimball has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Kimball was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Kimball wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kord Stroup, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Central Heights' victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for West Franklin, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7-1.
Central Heights will head out on the road to square off against Anderson County at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for West Franklin, they will be playing at home against Lebo on Thursday. West Franklin is facing Lebo at the right time seeing as Lebo is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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