Centennial extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-6-1. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pinnacle Pioneers. The Coyotes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Blake Baehr was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and one double. That home run was his first of the season. Mateo Escontrias was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Pinnacle, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
On Pinnacle's side, the team relied heavily on Erik Moo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave Moo a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trenton Pater, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Centennial will challenge Guthrie at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bluejays' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Coyotes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pinnacle, they will welcome Davis at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
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