Central proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by ten) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Countryside Cougars and snuck past 4-2.
Central's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Talyn Poole, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Poole has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On Countryside's side, Jake Nevins was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a triple and a run.
The victory got Central back to even at 12-12. As for Countryside, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Central will square off against Land O' Lakes at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Land O' Lakes is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins at home, so Central will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Countryside will take on Pinellas Park at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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