Mingo Central came into Monday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 18-3 margin over the Phelps Hornets. Mingo Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tyler Mitchem made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Mitchem was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Aaron Blankenship was a standout: he scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Anderson, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mingo Central's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Phelps, they dropped their record down to 4-7 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mingo Central will challenge St. Joseph Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Phelps, they will head out on the road to face off against Tug Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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