Centralia can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They skirted past the Charleston Trojans 10-9. Centralia's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Kaylee Bowdler was incredible, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Venturini, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with an RBI.
On Charleston's side, Avery Beals was cooking despite her team's loss, going 5-for-5 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Beals has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Blair Ritchey was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
The win got Centralia back to even at 10-10. As for Charleston, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 16-7.
Centralia will head out on the road to challenge Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Murphysboro's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Centralia's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Charleston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Newton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Newton and Charleston are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
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