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| 05/08/26 - Away | 2-5 L |
| 04/23/25 - Away | 4-2 W |
| 04/21/25 - Home | 10-3 W |
| 04/17/24 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 13-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Central is 8-2 against Crystal Lake Central since May of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Rockets will host the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Central took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Glenbrook South, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rockets narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Titans 7-6.
Jonathan Andrinopoulos looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He is becoming a predictor of Central's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 8-14-2 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Liam Schultz was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Matthew Simek also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Crystal Lake Central). They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Sycamore on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but the Tigers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Central's victory bumped their record up to 11-14-2. As for Crystal Lake Central, their win bumped their record up to 13-14.
Central came up short against Crystal Lake Central when the teams last played on Friday, falling 5-2. Will the Rockets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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