The Centenary Cyclones battled hard but ultimately fell short in a 5-1 loss to Gettysburg on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the defeat, Centenary displayed solid pitching and fielding throughout the game, with their lone run coming from a Nick Payne RBI.

The Cyclones were limited to just four hits during the contest, with Payne providing the only offensive spark in the 7th inning when he drove in Centenary's sole run. It was a rare moment of success for the Cyclones at the plate, as they struggled to break through against a tough Gettysburg defense and pitching staff.

The turning point in the game came in the bottom of the fifth inning when Gettysburg erupted for a five-run outburst. The Cyclones' pitching held steady throughout most of the contest, but the big inning proved to be too much to overcome. Despite the five-run fifth, Centenary's pitchers remained competitive, showing resilience and composure.

Milan Raparelli took the loss for the Cyclones, working 4.1 innings while allowing three earned runs on three hits. He struck out two batters, but Gettysburg's offense was able to capitalize in the middle innings, putting pressure on the Centenary defense. Raparelli did a solid job on the mound, keeping his team in the game until the crucial fifth inning.

Throughout the game, Centenary's defense was solid, turning key outs and keeping Gettysburg from building any sustained offensive momentum. Despite their offensive struggles, the Cyclones showed grit and determination, playing a well-rounded game in the field.

With this loss, Centenary will look to regroup and focus on their next challenge. They will aim to continue to build on their solid pitching and defensive play while finding ways to generate more offensive production in future matchups. The Cyclones finish thier spring break trip to Florida with a 3-1 record and look to head back north for a tough battle at Kean University this Saturday the 15th.