After three games on the road, Egyptian is heading back home. They will take on the Century Centurions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Egyptian fell victim to Elverado and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. Their tough 17-0 loss to the Falcons might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Egyptian in their matchups with Elverado: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Century came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by an 11-2 margin over Agape Christian. Century's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ashton Dillow was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Dillow was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaylee VanMeter, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Karleigh Jones was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Egyptian's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Century, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Egyptian might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Century in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Egyptian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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