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| 05/11/24 - Away | 3-6 L |
| 04/18/24 - Home | 2-6 L |
| 05/13/23 - Away | 1-7 L |
| 04/20/23 - Away | 15-7 W |
| 04/21/22 - Home | 11-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Centerville and Northeastern are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Bulldogs will head out to face off against the Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Centerville has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wapahani hit Centerville with a seven-run sixth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bulldogs lost 13-4 to the Raiders. It was the first time this season that the Bulldogs let down their fans at home.
Centerville saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landen Schlotterbeck, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Knightstown hit Northeastern with a four-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Knights came up short against the Panthers, falling 11-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Northeastern's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Centerville, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5-2.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Centerville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Northeastern struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Centerville couldn't quite get it done against Northeastern when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-3. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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