For the second straight game, North Central will face off against Montpelier. The Eagles will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Locomotives at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Central's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Thursday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Central will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Montpelier, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Eagles never let the Locomotives get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since March 31, 2025.
For Montpelier's part, Kenneth Smeltzer put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smeltzer was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases.
North Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Montpelier, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
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