Sanford hasn't had much luck against Centauri recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Sanford will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Centauri at 3:00 a.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Saturday, Sanford got the win against Center by a conclusive 34-19. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
Meanwhile, Centauri started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Rocky Ford. They came up short against the Meloneers on Friday, falling 20-10. Even though they lost, the Falcons' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.5 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Jace Haslett was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Warren Shelton was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Haslett wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Centauri kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. This was only their first loss (out of three games) when they post 11 or more hits.
Sanford now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Centauri, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Sanford couldn't quite get it done against Centauri in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 9-5. Will Sanford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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