Centennial can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent game on Sunday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over the Canton Little Giants. Winning may never get old, but Centennial sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Lexi Vernon and Ansley Vaugh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Vernon kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Vaugh pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Vernon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Vernon scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Vaugh scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Centennial let Ainsleigh Riggs and Kileigh Irwin loose on the outfield. Riggs went 4-for-5 with a home run and three runs, while Irwin scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Riggs is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Madison Logue was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Canton's side, Lilliana Horton spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Canton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Averi Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Centennial has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Canton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Centennial will be staying on the road on Sunday to face off against Serena at 7:00 p.m. Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Canton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Varsity Opponent at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Canton is facing Varsity Opponent at the right time seeing as Varsity Opponent is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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