Panthers
| 05/14/25 @ Sterling Heights | 22 |
| 04/17/25 vs Mott | 19 |
| 04/09/25 vs Lincoln | 16 |
| 04/25/25 vs Clintondale | 15 |
| 05/12/25 @ Clintondale | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Center Line). They blew past the Sterling Heights Stallions 22-9 on Wednesday. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Stallions: they've now won six in a row.
Dylan Fenger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, five runs, and one RBI. He also got three hits, which is notable because Center Line is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 5-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cruz Santiago, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Center Line is 4-1 when Santiago posts two or more runs, but 3-9 otherwise. Austin Manley also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Center Line kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Center Line's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Sterling Heights, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Coming up, Center Line will welcome Hazel Park at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sterling Heights, they will head out to take on Fitzgerald at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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