Jefferson Academy extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 2-9-1. They lost 18-1 to the Centaurus Warriors. That's two games in a row now that the Jaguars have lost by exactly 17 runs.
Jefferson Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ellie Arnold, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Centaurus, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 14-1. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won 13 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Centaurus' side, Charlotte Crim was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Crim has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Centaurus got a massive performance out of Kaitlyn Long, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple. That's the most runs Long has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emery Fannin, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson Academy will square off against Aurora Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Centaurus, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Englewood at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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