Softball Recap: Beavercreek Beavers vs. Centerville Elks
It was a good run, but Beavercreek unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Centerville Elks by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Beavercreek of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Haley Ferguson put in work no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Ferguson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Ferguson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Annessa Stamper, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Centerville's side, Hayley Arnold spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. Arnold has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Beavercreek's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Centerville, they pushed their record up to 11-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Beavercreek beat Centerville by a score of 5-4.
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