Atholton is 1-8 against Centennial since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Raiders will host the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Atholton is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They came up short against Glenelg, falling 11-1. The matchup marked the Raiders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Atholton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tatiana Maltez-Rosales, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Centennial started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Mt. Hebron. They lost 14-3 to the Vikings on Thursday. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Layla Schroyer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddie Reese, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Centennial now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Atholton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5-1.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Atholton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .393. However, it's not like Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Atholton might still be hurting after the 16-6 loss they got from Centennial in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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