Muncie Central extended their losing streak to seven on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-8. They lost 14-2 to the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos. The Bearcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bronchos from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Parker Shelley was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Lafayette Jefferson, they pushed their record up to 5-4 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
On Lafayette Jefferson's side, Mason Pechin made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Pechin has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Lafayette Jefferson: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Ethan Lane was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Lafayette Jefferson is undefeated when Lane posts two or more runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Preston Robertson, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI.
While Muncie Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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