After six games on the road, Mingo Central is heading back home. They will take on the Wayne Pioneers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Wednesday, Mingo Central suffered a tough 13-3 defeat at the hands of Man. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Mingo Central in their matchups with Man: they've now lost nine in a row.
Mingo Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keziah Joplin, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Joplin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 10-0 loss to Raceland might stick with them for a while.
Mingo Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Wayne, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Mingo Central might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Wayne when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Mingo Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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