For the second straight game, Gadsden will face off against Centennial. The Panthers will square off against the Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Gadsden has struggled recently with seven losses in a row, while Centennial will arrive with 20 straight victories.
Gadsden came up short against Centennial on Monday, falling 14-4.
For Centennial's part, Destiny Perez made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Perez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amanda Valles, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Addie Moccia, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Centennial pushed their record up to 17-0 with the win, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Gadsden, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
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