Centennial hadn't done well against Whetstone recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Centennial came out on top against Whetstone by a score of 9-5. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Ellie Glover was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Glover was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples and three runs.
In other batting news, Aza Corbett and Kaela Haycook did most of the damage at the plate: Corbett went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Haycook scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Haycook is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Elise Julien, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Centennial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
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| 03/31/25 - Away | 9-5 W |
| 05/01/24 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 04/15/24 - Home | 2-17 L |
| 04/24/23 - Home | 0-18 L |
| 03/29/23 - Away | 5-18 L |
| + 5 more games |
Centennial now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Whetstone, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Centennial is set to challenge their familiar foe Northland at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Whetstone will square off against rival Columbus International at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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