Centennial took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Basic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs won by a run and slipped past the Wolves 4-3. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 13-2 victory the Wolves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Kane Barber
| 04/16/25 vs Basic | 5 |
| 04/08/25 @ Liberty | 5 |
| 03/31/25 vs Palo Verde | 7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Legacy | 6 |
| 03/17/25 vs Orange Lutheran | 7 |
| 03/11/25 @ Green Valley | 6 |
Kane Barber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Terrell Otis was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Noa Oyadomari was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Centennial's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 16-9. As for Basic, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-5.
Coming up, Centennial will be playing in front of their home fans against Rancho at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. Basic will be paying especially close attention to Centennial's contest: after Centennial faces off against Rancho, they'll take on Basic again at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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