Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Centaurus). They were the clear victor by a 26-6 margin over the Platte Canyon Huskies on Monday. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Nora Midness was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: she now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, Centaurus got a massive performance out of Kaitlyn Long, who went 3-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabel Sanders, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Centaurus always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .786. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Centaurus has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. As for Platte Canyon, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
Centaurus is on the road again on Wednesday to play Englewood at 4:30 p.m. As for Platte Canyon, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Alameda, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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