Central defeated Urbana 8-5 in a regional contest on a warm, muggy Monday at historic McKinley Field.  Central jumped on top 8-0 early and starter Scott Runyan pitched his third complete game of the season  The Maroons nearly batted around twice the first two innings and Runyan wiggled out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th inning.  Kain Shirley led the offense with 3 hits and 2 RBI.  Jake Cribbett added 2 hits and 2 RBI.  Luke Beesley and Nick Brunson each hit a single that plated two runs.  Connor Mapes had a hit and scored 2 runs.  Kam Wells and Lucas Wilson each had a hit while Jake Snider and Jake Henss each scored two runs for the hosts.  Runyan retired 6 of the last 7 batters he faced to notch his sixth win of the season.  The Maroons (19-17) next travel to Rantoul on Thursday to take on Centennial in regional play.  First pitch which is slated for 430p at Rantoul Park District field. Go Maroons!

McKinley Field (below), home of the baseball Maroons since April 24, 1925