Westville dropped their record down to 21-4 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home. They fell 11-6 to the Centennial Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 19-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
As for Centennial, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-15. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
For Centennial's part, Madden Schurvinske and Tate Sauer were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Schurvinske tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Sauer struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Schurvinske also tossed a walk, which is notable because Centennial is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 11-14 otherwise. At the plate, Schurvinske went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Sauer went 2-for-5 with one triple and one RBI. That's the most doubles Schurvinske has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cal Meyers, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Jake Miller was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westville will take on Arcola at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Purple Riders will roll in looking for their 20th straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Centennial, they will square off against Urbana at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chargers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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