Crothersville had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it nine. They lost 26-2 to the Jac-Cen-Del Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Crothersville saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Robinson, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
As for Jac-Cen-Del, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Jac-Cen-Del's side, Sam Johnson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Blake Wagner looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Jac-Cen-Del is undefeated when Wagner allows one or fewer earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Parker Pindell was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Eli Rowland was another key player, earning four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crothersville will venture away from home to take on New Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jac-Cen-Del, they will head out to face off against Southwestern at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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