Centennial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Richwoods Knights. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Zoe Goodreau put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Goodreau wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nobella Brown, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Another was Maiyah Flemons, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Richwoods, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16.
Coming up, Centennial will venture away from home to take on Rantoul at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Richwoods, they will host Springfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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