Centennial entered their tilt with Cypress on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Centurions by a score of 5-1.
Jacob Torres
Jacob Torres spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Centennial is 4-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise.
At the plate, Aiden Simpson was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two runs. Centennial is 4-1 when Simpson posts two or more runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Michael Nonis was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Centennial hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Centennial's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Cypress, they moved to 11-4 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Centennial will face off against De La Salle at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Huskies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cypress, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Habra at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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