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| 03/29/21 - Home | 1-5 L |
| 05/18/19 - Home | 19-4 W |
| 05/18/19 - Home | 4-10 L |
| 04/18/19 - Away | 4-0 W |
| 05/11/18 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 05/11/18 - Home | 0-15 L |
Center Line and Merritt Academy are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2018, but likely not for long. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Center Line has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Center Line fell victim to Lutheran North and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 12-0.
Meanwhile, Merritt Academy had just enough and edged out FAITH HomeSchool 8-6 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won eight in a row.
Blake Madaus made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Brody Westhouse looked comfortable as he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Ethan Wolfe was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs. Merritt Academy is undefeated when Wolfe posts two or more runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Lucas Hayter, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Center Line has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-19 record this season. As for Merritt Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Center Line came up short against Merritt Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2021, falling 5-1. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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