Lawndale came out on top against Centennial on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive 19-run second inning. The Cardinals put the hurt on the Apaches with a sharp 28-9 win. The Cardinals haven't had any issues with the Apaches recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Kelly Bailey
| 03/17/26 @ Centennial | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Beverly Hills | 3 |
| 02/24/26 vs Hawthorne Math & Science Academy | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Beverly Hills | 2 |
| 03/04/25 @ Hoover | 2 |
Kelly Bailey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (five). She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. She is also on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Lawndale got a massive performance out of Hazel Torres, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and two runs. That home run was Torres' first of the season. Another player making a difference was Patience Fuller, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Lawndale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .581 or higher in three consecutive games.
Lawndale's record is now 2-3. As for Centennial, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Lawndale will welcome Animo City of Champions at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Centennial, they will head out on the road to square off against Hawthorne at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday.
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