The Centennial Patriots will challenge the Boise Brave at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Meridian hit Centennial with a six-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Patriots took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Warriors. Patriots fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Warriors since on Tuesday.
Josie Moorhouse made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Boise faced Rocky Mountain in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Brave fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 10-8. The Brave's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Kamryn Newbery was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. Juliana Blevins was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Centennial has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season. As for Boise, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Centennial has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Boise struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Centennial couldn't quite finish off Boise in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 9-7. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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