For the second straight game, Sunrise Mountain will face off against Centennial. The Mustangs are taking a road trip to take on the Coyotes at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Sunrise Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Sunrise Mountain is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 12 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Centennial on Tuesday. They lost 10-2 to the Coyotes. The defeat continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Coyotes: they've now lost three in a row.
For Centennial's part, Kylee Raven spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits. Raven has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jordynn McClain was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Another player making a difference was Breanna MacNab, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Centennial hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two strikeouts batters in four consecutive games.
Centennial pushed their record up to 9-6-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.3 runs. As for Sunrise Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 11-7.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sunrise Mountain has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged .535. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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