Softball Recap: Centralia Panthers vs. Onaga Buffaloes
Centralia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They suffered a rough 15-9 defeat at the hands of the Onaga Buffaloes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Centralia of the 9-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
Claire Heinen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
On Onaga's side, Willow Hochstedler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Hochstedler was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Annie Force was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5. Bridgett Campbell was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Centralia's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Onaga, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 12-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centralia's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Hiawatha at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Onaga will take on Pleasant Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Pleasant Ridge is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Onaga will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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