Cleveland Central is a perfect 4-0 against Rosa Fort since April of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. Cleveland Central will head out on the road to take on Rosa Fort at 6:30 p.m. Cleveland Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Cleveland Central made easy work of Gentry and carried off a 22-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won nine in a row.
Haley Sterling
| 03/25/25 vs Gentry | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Grenada | 0 |
| 02/13/25 vs Clarksdale | 2 |
Haley Sterling made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cleveland Central got a massive performance out of Makenah Jefferson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. What's more, Jefferson posted five RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jaida Williams, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Rosa Fort was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 26-4 to Independence.
Seleena Grant stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole three bases. Grant is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Makailyn Harris was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
Cleveland Central pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Rosa Fort, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11-1.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cleveland Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Rosa Fort struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Cleveland Central's way against Rosa Fort when the teams last played back in February, as Cleveland Central made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cleveland Central since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
