For the second straight game, Centennial will face off against Liberty. The Golden Hawks will face off against the Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Centennial has six straight victories, Liberty has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Centennial barely beat Liberty the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Golden Hawks blew past the Patriots 15-2 on Wednesday.
Reese Stover made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
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In other batting news, Leah Barboza was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Rylee Morrow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Centennial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only posted an OBP of .238.
Liberty's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Centennial, their record is now 14-7.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Centennial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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