Central can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Little Rock Southwest Gryphons. The victory was some much needed relief for Central as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
For Little Rock Southwest's part, Fabian Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and seven unearned) runs on nine hits. Hernandez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Little Rock Southwest saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Davion King, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Central now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Little Rock Southwest, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will take on Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Little Rock Southwest, they will head out on the road to challenge Jonesboro at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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