Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Centerville couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Jake Pineda
| 05/22/25 vs Shelbyville | 1 |
| 05/16/25 vs Harleton | 2 |
| 05/08/25 vs Garrison | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Cushing | 1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Teague | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Lovelady | 2 |
Jake Pineda was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Wyatt Rayburn made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
Centerville's record is now 24-5-1. As for Shelbyville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-7-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Centerville beat Shelbyville by a score of 9-8 on Saturday.
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