After only one run in their last match, Centaurus made sure to put some runs up on the board against Longmont on Tuesday. The Warriors blew past the Trojans 11-1. Considering the Warriors' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Zack Young
| 04/10/25 @ Niwot | 14 |
| 04/03/25 @ Holy Family | 13 |
| 04/17/25 @ Skyline | 12 |
| 04/22/25 vs Longmont | 10 |
| 03/25/25 @ Crescent Valley | 10 |
| + 4 more games |
Zack Young made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Centaurus' success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 4-0-1 (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Young was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Parker Hilt, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Zach Holshey was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
Centaurus always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Centaurus back to even at 8-8-1. As for Longmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-7 record this season.
Centaurus will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Broomfield at 4:00 p.m. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9 runs per game this season. As for Longmont, they will challenge Monarch at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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