Centreville extended their losing streak to 12 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They lost 17-5 to the Chantilly Chargers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chargers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-0 two weeks ago.
As for Chantilly, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Chantilly's part, Bella Eig made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Eig has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Ellie Whiteman was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Natalie Tamerjan, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Centreville is set to take on their familiar foe Oakton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Chantilly will square off against rival Westfield at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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