East Central was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Union County on Saturday. The Trojans put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 12-2 victory. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Trojans this season.
East Central got a great performance from Cole Grubbs as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
Matthew Roy
| 04/26/25 vs Union County | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Connersville | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Jennings County | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Columbus North | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Harrison | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
At the plate, Matthew Roy was a standout: he got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for East Central: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Collin Harrill was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
The win got East Central back to even at 5-5. As for Union County, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
East Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Patriots: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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