Sterling Heights had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-6 to make it 13. They came up short against the Center Line Panthers, falling 12-2. The Stallions were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Center Line, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won four matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Center Line's part, Garrett Watters was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Fizia, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Sterling Heights will be playing in front of their home fans against Fitzgerald at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Stallions are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Center Line, they will head out on the road to take on New Haven at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rockets have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season.
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