Clovis had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it 12. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-1), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The result was an unpleasant reminder to them of the 10-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Centennial, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly two runs.
For Centennial's part, Brynlee George spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits. George has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Barboza, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Lundyn Harrison, who earned two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Clovis will face off against Liberty at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Centennial, they will challenge Clovis West at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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