Browne is 9-0 against Central since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Browne Bruins will be playing in front of their home fans against the Central Bobcats at 3:45 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Browne had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Cesar Chavez on Wednesday. The win was just what Browne needed coming off of an 8-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Shyla Vasquez was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Vasquez was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base.
In other batting news, Anahi Rocha was a standout: she scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Biryiana Cervantes, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Meanwhile, Central came tearing into Wednesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They won by a run and slipped past the Knights 16-15. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
The team relied heavily on Casey Ortega, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4. Selena Soto Andaverde was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Browne's victory bumped their record up to 7-8-1. As for Central, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Browne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Browne took their win against Central in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 11-0. Will Browne repeat their success, or does Central have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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