There's no place like home for Beavercreek, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They had just enough and edged the Centerville Elks out 5-4. This was a revenge contest for Beavercreek, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-3 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Haley Ferguson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Beavercreek saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Presley Moore, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
On Centerville's side, Natalie Carr was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hannah O'Connor, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Beavercreek's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Centerville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 11-1.
Beavercreek will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Wayne at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Beavercreek has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Centerville, they will head out on the road to challenge Northmont at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Northmont: 4, Centerville: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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