Baseball Recap: Bolivar Central Comes Up Short

Tigers

Previous 5 Games

04/17/25 vs Chester County	1-11
04/12/25 @ Riverside	6-5
04/12/25 vs Houston County	16-0
04/12/25 @ Houston	16-0
04/01/25 vs Trinity Christian Academy	1-15

Bolivar Central dropped their record down to 7-8-1 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Chester County Eagles, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 back in March.

As for Chester County, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by seven runs or more this season.

For Chester County's part, Rushil Patel looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Patel has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Dean Estes and Brooks Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Estes went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Johnson got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs Estes has posted since back in March. Jayce Goff was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

While Bolivar Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.