Century had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-15 to make it 12. They lost 14-0 to the Orange Panthers. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Centurions haven't been shut out since back in March.
As for Orange, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
For Orange's part, Scarlett Poitra made a splash while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Poitra has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Anabelle Alvarado was excellent, earning one RBI, two runs, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Liliana Nunez, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Century will host Rancho Alamitos at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Orange, they will take on Bolsa Grande at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Matadors have averaged an impressive 11.9 runs per game this season.
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