Muncie Central is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 11-1 to the Jay County Patriots on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Muncie Central of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Muncie Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gage Emberton, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base.
On Jay County's side, Parker Nichols made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Nichols was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Edwards, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Sam Myers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Muncie Central's defeat dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Jay County, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Muncie Central will take on Shenandoah at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shenandoah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Jay County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Southern Wells at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southern Wells is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Jay County will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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