Centennial is 0-5 against Melbourne since March of 2023 but things could change on Wednesday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m.
Centennial's last matchup with Jupiter could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Eagles lost 19-2 to the Warriors.
Meanwhile, Melbourne had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Monday. They came out on top against the Lions by a score of 6-1.
Addison Balavender spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Layna Ayala was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hailey Cottrill, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Melbourne lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oviedo didn't launched any.
Centennial's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Melbourne, their victory bumped their record up to 22-1.
Centennial couldn't quite get it done against Melbourne in their previous meeting back in March as they fell 4-0. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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