Softball Preview: Centennial Spartans vs. Abilene Eagles
The Centennial Spartans are on the road again on Saturday to play the Abilene Eagles at 12:00 p.m. Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Centennial is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Abilene with a sharp 13-2 win. Centennial might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 22 matches by seven runs or more this season.
Bailey Lindemuth was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Lindemuth has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lindemuth was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Centennial got a massive performance out of Olivia Martin, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Hannah McCurry was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Centennial has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 31-7 record this season. As for Abilene, their defeat dropped their record down to 25-14-1.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Centennial has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Abilene struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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