Central came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Westwood Panthers 13-6. With that victory, the Cobras brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Gabe Davids looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Central got a massive performance out of Charles Singletary, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Singletary is becoming a predictor of the Cobras' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-7-1 when he doesn't). Tyleb Phinizee was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Cobras
| 04/04/25 vs Westwood | 51.4% |
| 04/03/25 vs Centennial | 31% |
| 04/02/25 vs Lincoln Park Academy | 50% |
| 03/28/25 vs Treasure Coast | 33.3% |
| 03/13/25 @ Okeechobee | 34.6% |
| + 32 more games |
Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
Central's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Westwood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 6-5 loss against Sebring on the 7th. As for Westwood, they have also already played their next matchup, a 13-0 defeat against Sebastian River on the 11th.
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