Centennial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Merritt Island Mustangs by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Centennial of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Sebastien Germano was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gio Lopez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Yo Romero was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Centennial's loss dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Merritt Island, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centennial will take on Lincoln Park Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Park Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Merritt Island, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Melbourne at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Merritt Island's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Melbourne's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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