On Wednesday, Centennial faced Coronado in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Centennial Bulldogs won by a run and slipped past the Coronado Cougars 8-7. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Centennial as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Campbell Cole was incredible, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
On Coronado's side, Kendall Selitzky spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 13 Ks. Selitzky has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sophie Bendlin was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlotte Bendlin, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Centennial's win bumped their record up to 16-9-1. As for Coronado, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 11-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centennial's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bishop Gorman at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Centennial has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Coronado, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Shadow Ridge at 3:30 p.m. Shadow Ridge is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Coronado will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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