Centralia managed to slip by Mt. Carmel the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Orphans lost 12-2 to the Aces on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Orphans have suffered since March 23rd.
Michael Organ was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one run.
Centralia's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Mt. Carmel, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centralia will host North Clay/Clay City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. North Clay/Clay City's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Centralia's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mt. Carmel, they will be playing at home against Casey-Westfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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