Central vs. Poplar Bluff baseball

Central fans cheer a double hit by Ryan Grigaitis into center field against Poplar Bluff Friday at Central High School.

Central's Ryan Grigaitis doubles in a run against Poplar Bluff in the first inning Friday at Central High School.

Central's Erik Allen rounds third base on his way to scoring on a double by Jamie Pickel in the second inning against Poplar Bluff Friday at Central High School. (Fred Lynch)

Central's Josh Meyer delivers a pitch to a Poplar Bluff batter Friday at Central High School.

Central's Erik Allen slides safely into second base as the throw eludes Poplar Bluff shortstop Jake Smith during the fifth inning Friday at Central High School.

Central shortstop Blake Smith fields a grounder in the fifth inning against Poplar Bluff Friday at Central High School.