Centralia entered their tilt with Benton with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Benton Rangers 17-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Centralia also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Audra Davis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Davis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Davis was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylee Bowdler was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Perez, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
Centralia's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Benton, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Centralia will head out on the road to square off against Vandalia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Benton, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Eldorado at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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