Centerville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Mason Comets with a sharp 10-1 win on Wednesday. Centerville might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 15 contests by six runs or more this season.
Hayley Arnold was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Arnold has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Arnold was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ardyn Hopf, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and a stolen base. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Natalie LaDue, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
The victory was the 11th in a row for Centerville, bringing their record for this year to 25-4. As for Mason, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
As of now, neither Centerville nor Mason have any future games scheduled.
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