Centauri was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 15-4 loss at the hands of the Pagosa Springs Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Centauri of the 9-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Centauri saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Spencer Smith, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Centauri was hitting in the corners and finished the game with three triples. That's the most triples they've managed all season.
On Pagosa Springs' side, Riley Laugel made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Laugel was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his eight plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Chris Martinez, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Cooper Ralston, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI and a run.
Centauri's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Pagosa Springs, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Centauri by a score of 14-2 later that day.
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