Floyd Central dropped their record down to 12-12 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Bloomington North Cougars by a score of 6-4. Highlanders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Cougars since on Friday.
As for Bloomington North, they pushed their record up to 13-10 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted against Floyd Central since May 21, 2016.
For Bloomington North's part, Drew Wagner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wagner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Wagner wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Freel, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Coincidentally, Floyd Central and Bloomington North will both be playing Bloomington South the next time they take the field. The Highlanders will head out to face the Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Cougars will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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