Softball Preview: Central Grizzlies vs. Clovis Cougars
The Central Grizzlies will head out on the road to face off against the Clovis Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Central can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Clovis East. The win made it back-to-back victories for Central.
Central got a great performance from Sara Barbosa as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Bella Palma was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Kamana Powell was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Clovis' offense. They lost 9-0 to Clovis East on Thursday.
Central's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6-1. As for Clovis, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16-1 record this season.
Everything went Central's way against Clovis in their previous matchup back in April as Central made off with a 14-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Central since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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