Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Starr's Mill Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Lions have suffered since April 16, 2025.
Grant Chaffin made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Joe Turner was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Starr's Mill, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will welcome Ranburne at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Lions 3.5, the Bulldogs 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Starr's Mill, they will square off against Pinewood Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Starr's Mill 2.3, Pinewood Prep 1.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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