Centerville has not done well against Northeastern recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Centerville Bulldogs won by a run and slipped past the Northeastern Knights 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Centerville.
Madi Yount spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Harmony Owens was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Jocelyn Collins, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Northeastern's side, Lillian Null was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Alexis Russell was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Centerville is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Northeastern, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centerville will take on Wes-Del at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wes-Del is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Centerville will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Northeastern, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Monroe Central, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Northeastern is facing Monroe Central at the right time seeing as Monroe Central is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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