The Centennial Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Liberty Patriots at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Centennial is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Centennial is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nevada's top teams: Palo Verde, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Centennial was ranked fifth). Centennial came out on top against Palo Verde by a score of 9-4 on Wednesday. That's two games straight that Centennial has won by exactly five runs.
The team relied heavily on Ashley Madonia, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Campbell Cole, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Liberty, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-5 win over Desert Oasis on Saturday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Liberty as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Yasmin Gallarzo was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Ciana Cubi was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Centennial's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 19-9-1. As for Liberty, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-8.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Centennial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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