Baseball Recap: Centennial Takes Down Central in a Playoff Battle

Eagles

Team Score (Highest)

04/15/25 vs Central	15
02/27/25 @ Tradition Prep	13
03/03/25 vs Westwood	11
02/14/25 vs Master's Academy	11
03/25/25 vs Tradition Prep	10

Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Centennial walked away with it. They put the hurt on the Central Cobras with a sharp 15-7 win on Tuesday. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Alfonso Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.

In other pitching news, Kevin Rodriguez looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.

Back at the plate, Yohalberth Romero was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Giovanni Lopez was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run and three RBI.

Centennial always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central only posted an OBP of .361.

Centennial's victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-10-1.

Coming up, Centennial will face off against Vero Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.