Canal Winchester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 12-5 to the Pickerington Central Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Canal Winchester of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Pickerington Central's part, Cael Kogge made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kogge was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Stalter, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. Ryan Long was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Canal Winchester's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Pickerington Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-3-1 record this season.
Canal Winchester will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Hartley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bishop Hartley is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Canal Winchester will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Pickerington Central will take on Worthington Kilbourne at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pickerington Central knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Worthington Kilbourne likes a good challenge.
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