Central's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Bakersfield Christian Eagles 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Grizzlies have posted since April 30, 2024.

Marcelo Rodriguez
02/28/25 @ Bakersfield Christian | 3 |
05/14/24 @ Stockdale | 2 |
05/07/24 vs Clovis | 2 |
05/03/24 vs Clovis East | 2 |
04/26/24 vs Clovis North | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Marcelo Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 3-for-5. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in hits (three).
The win got Central back to even at 1-1. As for Bakersfield Christian, their loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central will head out to square off against Justin Garza at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bakersfield Christian, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Eagles face off against the Hawks at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Bakersfield Christian has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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