Center Line had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-6 to make it eight. They lost 18-0 to the Cousino Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Monday.
Center Line saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Claire Ogden, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Amiera Lewis also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Cousino, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Cousino's side, Madison Blase made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Blase was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs.
In other batting news, Payton Hewitt was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabella Hormillosa, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Center Line and Cousino could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. The Panthers will take on Mott at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (437 vs. 129). Meanwhile, Cousino (ranked 359th) will meet Clawson (ranked 130th) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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