Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They lost 18-5 to the Guadalupe Centers Aztecs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Aztecs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-10 last Monday.
As for Guadalupe Centers, they now have a winning record of 4-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Guadalupe Centers' part, Chris Padilla made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Padilla is becoming a predictor of Guadalupe Centers' success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Padilla was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Padilla is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Filly Camacha and Kevin Raygoza did most of the damage at the plate: Camacha got on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Raygoza went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Guadalupe Centers is undefeated when Camacha posts two or more stolen bases, but 0-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Nomar Carrasco, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with six stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central will welcome Raytown South at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Guadalupe Centers, they will host East at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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