Sterling Heights is 1-7 against Center Line since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Stallions are taking a road trip to face off against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Sterling Heights has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sterling Heights is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 13-2 to Clawson.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Center Line, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over Clintondale on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Cruz Santiago was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Center Line's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 1-5 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Fenger, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Center Line's record is now 3-6. As for Sterling Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Sterling Heights came up short against Center Line in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 9-4. Can the Stallions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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