Pomona extended their losing streak to eight on Saturday, dropping them down to 1-10. They lost 7-1 to the Centaurus Warriors. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for Centaurus, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 13-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
For Centaurus' part, Nora Midness made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Midness has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and three stolen bases.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charlotte Crim, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Isabel Sanders, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pomona will head out to face off against Golden at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Demons have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Centaurus, they will challenge Jefferson Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Jaguars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.91 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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