Central did secure just what it wanted from starting pitcher Justin Mears striking out nine and retiring the last 11 batters he faced .
Starting pitcher Justin Mears had a pitch count of about 65 through six innings while allowing just one hit .
Central did secure just what it wanted from starting pitcher Justin Mears , who had a pitch count of about 65 through six innings while allowing just one hit , striking out nine and retiring the last 11 batters he faced .