After two games on the road, Centennial is heading back home. They will take on the Page Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Centennial: 3.7, Page: 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
After soaring to 15 runs the game before, Centennial was a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Nolensville.
Centennial saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Brashears, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Page scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Franklin a 27-0 shutout. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for one run.
Ashley Johnson and Shelby Buffington were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Johnson didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Buffington tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Johnson went 3-for-3 with an RBI, while Buffington went 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Page got a massive performance out of Avery Skiles, who went 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Adriana Callahan, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Centennial's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5. As for Page, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Centennial has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Page struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.3. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Centennial came out on top in a nail-biter against Page when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 9-8. Will Centennial repeat their success, or does Page have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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