DuPont Manual dropped their record down to 12-16 on Monday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell 6-3 to the Bullitt Central Cougars. That's two games in a row now that the Crimsons have lost by exactly three runs.
Wes Cameron made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Aiden Yuhas, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Bullitt Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 18-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On Bullitt Central's side, Anderson Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, Taylor Coffman looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Jordan Powell was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs. Mason Burton was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Looking ahead, DuPont Manual is taking a road trip to square off against Henry Clay at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crimsons are facing the Blue Devils at the right time seeing as the Blue Devils are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Bullitt Central, they will square off against South Oldham at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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