11 must be Centralia's lucky number: they beat Wabaunsee with that score not once but twice on Monday. The Panthers were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Chargers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-6 on Monday.
Tessa Parthemer made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Malayna Becker
| 03/31/25 vs Wabaunsee | 3 |
| 03/18/24 @ Jefferson County North | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Wabaunsee | 1 |
| 05/03/24 @ Sabetha | 1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Onaga | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malayna Becker, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Hayden Kramer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Centralia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .621. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wabaunsee only posted an OBP of .391.
Centralia's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Wabaunsee, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Coming up, Centralia will face off against Onaga at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Buffaloes have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Wabaunsee, they will welcome Chase County at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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