Centennial took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Richwoods, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chargers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Knights on Friday, sneaking past 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chargers have posted since April 8th.
Tate Sauer
| 04/07/25 @ Peoria | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Richwoods | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Peoria | 2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Champaign Central | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Bloomington | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Tate Sauer was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Centennial's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 6-11 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Hunt, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Centennial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Centennial's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-11. As for Richwoods, they dropped their record down to 12-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Centennial will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Knights: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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