Elverado had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-5 to make it nine. They came up short against the Century Centurions, falling 9-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Falcons have suffered against the Centurions since April 19, 2017.
As for Century, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by eight runs or more this season.
For Century's part, Adam Taake was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. Taake has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Hunter Burd was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Keaton Pearman, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Elverado will face off against Trico at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Century, they will venture away from home to face off against East Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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