Centerville had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-10 to make it 12. They lost 21-3 to the Normangee Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
As for Normangee, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-8-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
For Normangee's part, Kynleigh Long made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Long was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Emily Hass was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Marlee Shaw was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs.
Looking ahead, Centerville is taking a road trip to face off against Leon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.18 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Normangee, they will challenge Oakwood at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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