Truman can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Central Indians. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Truman also won the last time the pair played on April 15th.
Stuart Grotenhuis tossed a big game, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Truman let Anthony Manfredi and Nicholas Dawson loose on the outfield. Manfredi scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Dawson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nomar Garcia, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Truman's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-13. As for Central, their loss dropped their record down to 8-14-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Truman will take on Platte County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Truman has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Central, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Oak Park at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oak Park is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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