Kernels
| 04/28/25 vs Lincoln Christian | 10-7 |
| 04/26/25 vs Centennial | 9-2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Wayne | 4-3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Lincoln Lutheran | 10-4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Aurora | 7-1 |
| + 6 more games |
Central City/Centura had won 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they bumped their record up to 17-0 to make it 12. They came out on top against the Lincoln Christian Crusaders by a score of 10-7. This was payback for the Kernels, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jakob Ruhl was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Barrett Fries was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Central City/Centura kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
As for Lincoln Christian, they moved to 9-5 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this contest were averaging 3.57 runs allowed.
On Lincoln Christian's side, Eilam Bryson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Bryson has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Drew Mittan, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Central City/Centura will take on rival Adams Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Kernels 2.5, the Patriots 4) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian is set to face off against their familiar foe Fort Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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