Softball Game Preview: Centerville Elks vs. Beavercreek Beavers

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05/02/25 - Away	16-5 W
04/16/24 - Away	4-5 L
04/15/24 - Home	4-3 W
04/18/23 - Home	3-1 W
04/14/23 - Away	4-5 L
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Centerville and Beavercreek are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2021, but likely not for long. The Elks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Beavers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Centerville has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Centerville is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since April 18th on Wednesday. They came up short against Springboro, falling 14-6.

Meanwhile, Beavercreek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of Springfield.

Viera Barrett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Selena Knight, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Centerville's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Beavercreek, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12.

Centerville took their win against Beavercreek when the teams last played on Friday by a conclusive 16-5 score. Will the Elks repeat their success, or do the Beavers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.