After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Center finally came back down to earth on Monday. They fell just short of the Van Horn Falcons by a score of 4-2. The loss continues a trend for the Yellowjackets in their meetings with the Falcons: they've now lost four in a row.
Luke Leslie
| 03/31/25 @ Van Horn | 10 |
| 03/27/25 vs Northeast | 7 |
| 03/26/25 vs Southeast | 4 |
Luke Leslie was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Leslie is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Leslie wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Eubanks, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Tyree Washington also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Center fell to 3-1. As for Van Horn, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Center will welcome Oak Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Van Horn, they will challenge East at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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