Mifflin extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-8. They came up short against the Centennial Stars, falling 20-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 10, 2023, but that streak is no more.
As for Centennial, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by ten runs or more this season.
For Centennial's part, Max Burt made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Burt has posted since back in March of 2025. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Centennial's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-7 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Jayden Hammond was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2025. Daniel Barnes was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mifflin is set to challenge their familiar foe Northland at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Centennial will face off against rival Whetstone at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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