
Warriors
03/28/25 vs Kirby | 8-6 |
03/27/25 @ Fayette Ware | 17-5 |
03/25/25 vs Fayette Ware | 9-6 |
03/21/25 @ Germantown | 9-5 |
03/21/25 vs Germantown | 8-7 |
While Memphis Central's victory against Kirby wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Memphis Central sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over Kirby on Friday. The victory was nothing new for the Warriors as they're now sitting on five straight.
Beiker Leon made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). The dominant performance also gave him a new career-low in earned runs (zero). He was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Joshua Thurmon was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
Memphis Central pushed their record up to 10-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Kirby, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memphis Central will welcome Whitehaven at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Memphis Central's pitchers better be ready for this one: Whitehaven has averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Kirby, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Melrose at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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