Panthers
| 04/17/25 @ Mexico | 18 |
| 04/08/25 @ Highland | 17 |
| 03/22/25 @ Marceline | 16 |
| 04/10/25 vs South Shelby | 12 |
| 03/25/25 @ Bowling Green | 11 |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Centralia ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past the Mexico Bulldogs 18-16. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Anthony Ford, who got on base in all seven of his plate appearances with four RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ian Arellano, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Centralia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Centralia now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Mexico, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 12-9.
Looking ahead, Centralia will face off against Sturgeon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mexico, they will take on Lafayette at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Irish will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight.
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