Softball Recap: Centennial Patriots vs. Eagle Mustangs
Centennial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 12-2 loss at the hands of the Eagle Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Centennial of the 18-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Centennial saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jailey Polski, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Karis Mansfield, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Eagle's side, Peyton Bargen made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Bargen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Bargen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ellie McManigal was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Makenzie Owens was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Centennial's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Eagle, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centennial will take on Kuna at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kuna is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Eagle, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Timberline at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Timberline will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Eagle surely won't give up without a fight.
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