Central came into Friday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Buchanan Bears on Friday. This was a revenge contest for Central, as the team was forced to settle for an 11-8 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Adan Flores made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Flores was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brandon Bieniek, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Marcelo Rodriguez, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Buchanan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Central's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Buchanan, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will take on Clovis North at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clovis North's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Buchanan, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clovis West at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clovis West is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Buchanan will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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