After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Central A & M brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They never let the Meridian Hawks onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Tuesday. The win was just what Central A & M needed coming off of a 21-0 defeat in their prior game.
Gavin Houchins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Houchins has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Houchins was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Paul Brown, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jase Robertson, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI.
Central A & M's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Meridian, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central A & M will take on Warrensburg-Latham at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Warrensburg-Latham will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Central A & M surely won't give up without a fight. As for Meridian, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Clinton at 4:30 p.m.
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