Shadow Ridge faced Centennial in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Mustangs fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 4-3. If the Mustangs were looking for revenge after losing 6-1 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Katelynn Quidato spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up seven Ks. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
At the plate, Madison Foster was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. Aleana Aionaaka was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Shadow Ridge has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-5 record this season. As for Centennial, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Coming up, Shadow Ridge will welcome Liberty at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Centennial, they will head out on the road to take on Palo Verde at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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