While Michigan Center's win against East Jackson wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cardinals narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Trojans 3-2. The win continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won nine in a row.
Landon Sharp tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over six innings pitched.

Levi Layher
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On the hitting side, Levi Layher was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Michigan Center picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 4-14-1. As for East Jackson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Michigan Center beat East Jackson by a score of 8-5 later that day.
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