Centennial hasn't had much luck against Liberty recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Golden Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Centennial is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
Centennial had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Porterville on Wednesday. The Golden Hawks blew past the Panthers 10-0. The result was nothing new for the Golden Hawks, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Liberty can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over Pleasant Grove.
Chance Gerecke spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on two hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed two walks, which is notable because Liberty is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 7-9 otherwise.
At the plate, Brady Baird was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. He has become a key player for Liberty: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 6-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Brody Berry, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Liberty was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.
Centennial's record now sits at 16-4. As for Liberty, their record is now 9-10.
Centennial came up short against Liberty when the teams last played back in April of 2024, falling 5-0. Can the Golden Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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