Johnson Central knocks off Pike Central

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PAINTSVILLE – Johnson Central used timely hitting and took advantage of Pike Central’s control troubles late in the game to pull away for a 5-1 win in the opening round of the 15th Region tournament played Memorial Day at Johnson Central.

Starting pitcher and winner Trevor May allowed just one hit and one run in 4.2 innings of work as the Golden Eagles improved to 21-14.

Ryan Sartin-Slone had two hits, including a double, scored once and drove in three runs while Blake Delong doubled and knocked in one run. Braxton Kelly also doubled and scored a pair of runs.

The Hawks, who finished 23-6, managed singles off the bats of losing pitcher Jonathan Potter, Logan Dotson and Logan Hillerman.

At Paintsville

(15th Region Tournament)

SCORE BY INNINGS:                 R-H-E

JC (21-14)……………..…120  002  0 – 5-6-1

PC (23-6)…………………100  000  0 – 1-3-1

Pitching:

WP – Trevor May

LP – Jonathan Potter

Hitting: Ryan Sartin-Slone 2b, 1b, 1r, 3 RBI; Blake Delong 2b, 1 RBI; Braxton Kelly 2b, 2r, Johnson Central; Jonathan Potter 1b; Logan Dotson 1b; Logan Hillerman 1b, Pike Central.