It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Centerville had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top against the Cushing Bearkats by a score of 10-5. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Bearkats recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Jake Pineda made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Jake Gray
| 05/01/25 vs Cushing | 3 |
| 04/26/25 @ Teague | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Normangee | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Normangee | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Lovelady | 1 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Gray, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February. Wyatt Kelly was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Centerville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Centerville's record now sits at 20-3-1. As for Cushing, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Centerville beat the Bearkats by a score of 6-3 later that day.
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