Las Cruces hit Centennial with a four-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawks took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldawgs. The Hawks just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row.
Katy Howard and Kendra Martinez did some serious damage despite the final result: Howard went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Martinez got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kayana Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 15-10. As for Las Cruces, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-11.
While Centennial had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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