Central Magnet are taking a road trip to challenge the Giles County Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Central Magnet is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
On Saturday, Central Magnet made easy work of Oliver Springs and carried off a 19-6 victory. The result was nothing new for Central Magnet, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Elijah Bonner
| 04/19/25 vs Oliver Springs | 4 |
| 03/29/25 @ Fulton | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Franklin County | 2 |
| 03/28/25 vs Greenback | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Tellico Plains | 2 |
Elijah Bonner was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Mitchell Coons was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Central Magnet was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Giles County lost 15-3 to Lincoln County on Friday. The Bobcats haven't had much luck with the Falcons recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Central Magnet's win bumped their record up to 14-12. As for Giles County, their loss dropped their record down to 9-16.
Central Magnet's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Central Magnet has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Giles County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Central Magnet continue to outrun the ball?
Central Magnet skirted past Giles County 5-3 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Central Magnet repeat their success, or does Giles County has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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