The Centerville Elks will take on the Miamisburg Vikings at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Centerville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Centerville had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Beavercreek on Friday. The Elks were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Beavers. The victory continues a trend for the Elks in their matchups with the Beavers: they've now won four in a row.
Caitlyn Belcher was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Shelby Cotterman
| 05/01/26 vs Beavercreek | 4 |
| 04/15/26 vs Springfield | 3 |
| 04/17/26 vs Fairmont | 2 |
| 04/11/26 vs Danville | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs Mason | 2 |
In other batting news, Centerville let Chayse Adkins and Shelby Cotterman run wild. Adkins went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Cotterman went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave Cotterman a new career-high. Natalie Carr was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
Centerville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 11-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Miamisburg fell victim to Northmont and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 14-0 to the Thunderbolts. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Centerville's win bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Miamisburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Centerville couldn't quite get it done against Miamisburg in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 as they fell 6-2. Can the Elks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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