East Central is 10-0 against Gautier since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The East Central Hornets will head out on the road to square off against the Gautier Gators at 7:00 p.m.
East Central came into Tuesday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over Gautier on Tuesday.
Brody Long tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Porter Martin relieved him and did a solid job, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Jaxon Cripps was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
East Central's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9. As for Gautier, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
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