Centauri was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Salida Spartans by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Centauri of the 10-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Deven Brady made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caden Allen, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
On Salida's side, Anthony Taverna tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Taverna has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Salida's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Brody Hudson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Stuart Young, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Centauri's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Salida, their win bumped their record up to 6-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Centauri beat Salida by a score of 12-1 later that day.
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