Center Point is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Tuesday. They will venture away from home to challenge the Harper Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Center Point's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
Center Point gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victor by a 15-8 margin over San Saba. The win continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Armadillos: they've now won nine in a row.
Grace Geurin
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Center Point got a massive performance out of Grace Geurin, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave Geurin a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Bailey Bolton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Center Point always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .614. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .614 or higher in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Harper lost 17-2 to Johnson City on Friday. The Longhorns have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Harper saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenna Herrmann, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Harper's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6-1. As for Center Point, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Center Point hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .542. However, it's not like Harper struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Center Point suffered a grim 19-4 defeat to Harper when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Can Center Point avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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