Center Point is 3-0 against Woodlawn since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Center Point Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Woodlawn Colonels at 5:00 p.m. Center Point is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Thursday, Center Point suffered a tough 27-1 loss at the hands of Jackson-Olin.
Meanwhile, Woodlawn came into Tuesday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Tarrant on Tuesday as Woodlawn made off with an 18-3 victory. Woodlawn's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Alberto Valdivia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Valdivia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Dietric Young was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Deshawn Burnton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Center Point's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Woodlawn, their win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-11.
Center Point skirted past Woodlawn 14-12 when the teams last played back in April of 2021. The rematch might be a little tougher for Center Point since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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