Softball Recap: Centennial Patriots vs. Middleton Vikings
Centennial lost against Middleton back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Centennial Patriots lost 15-3 to the Middleton Vikings. Centennial has struggled against Middleton recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Jazmine Rodrigues was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3.
On Middleton's side, Kaylee Silver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Jorja Crider was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Taylee Hunt, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Middleton, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-5.
Centennial will take on Mountain View at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mountain View will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Centennial surely won't give up without a fight. As for Middleton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Eagle at 7:00 p.m. Middleton will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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