CHS Jumps into 2nd Place District Tie after 2 Win Week

By Josh Walker

    Saturday’s game against Live Oak got off to a slow start as the Wildcats only scored one run the first five innings and trailed 2-1 going to the bottom of the sixth. Central scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth on hits by Sam Doucet (1-2, 2B) and Brett Courville (2-3, 2B, 2 RBI’s). Dylon Buhler got the win (6-0) after pitching six innings and only giving up one earned run. Kelby Blalock got the save (3) after a scoreless inning pitched. The final score was 3-2.

    On Tuesday, the Wildcats blew by Scotlandville with a 15-2 win. Central was led at the plate by Chet Myer (2-3), Micah Jones (1-3, 3 RBI’s), and Jared Roberts (1-2, 3 RBI’s). John Fralick got the win (3-0) after pitching three innings and giving up only one earned run. Sam Doucet and Chet Myer each threw a scoreless inning to close out the game.

    The Wildcats (18-8, 5-2) play #1 Catholic at home on Thursday at 4 p.m. for a chance to get into a first place tie with the Bears. Central also travels to Denham for a 1 p.m. game Saturday and hosts Zachary on Tuesday at 4 p.m.