Center Grove and Mooresville squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Center Grove had to settle for second. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (11-6), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Their loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Andrew Krupa made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Noah Coy, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Mooresville's side, Hogan Denny was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Denny has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Denny was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaleb Kestler, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Deklan Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Center Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 27-3. As for Mooresville, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 29-3.
Center Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mooresville, they are on the road again on Monday to play Franklin Community at 3:00 p.m. Mooresville's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Franklin Community's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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