Centennial had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-13 to make it 12. They lost 22-2 to the Antonito Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 22-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Aaron Salcido was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run.
As for Antonito, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Antonito's side, Rylan Trant was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single hit and allowed only two earned runs while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Trant has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three doubles. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Matthew Mascarenaz and Lucas Cordova did most of the damage at the plate: Mascarenaz went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three runs, while Cordova got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. Cordova is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Jesus Powell - Madril also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Antonito beat Centennial by a score of 17-5 later that day.
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