While Norco's win against Centennial wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Huskies on Tuesday. The win was nothing new for the Cougars as they're now sitting on three straight.
Jordan Ayala spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elijah Alvarez was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Cougars
| 04/08/25 vs Centennial | 2-1 |
| 04/05/25 vs Paloma Valley | 10-6 |
| 04/02/25 vs Temecula Valley | 8-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Downers Grove South | 8-0 |
| 03/29/25 vs Los Osos | 6-0 |
Norco pushed their record up to 11-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Centennial, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-4 record this season.
Norco will have a chance to go back-to-back against Centennial: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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