The Centenary Cyclones came up short in game two of their doubleheader against New Jersey City University (NJCU), suffering a tough 14-5 loss despite a solid offensive showing. The Cyclones collected 10 hits in the game, with 4 players registering multiple hits, but it wasn't enough to overcome a powerful NJCU offense that proved to be too much to handle.
Jessica Burlew,
Jaelynn Miller,
Madison Passanante, and
Carolyn Rosenberg each contributed 2 hits for the Cyclones, helping to keep the pressure on NJCU throughout the game.
Madison Passanante and
Carolyn Rosenberg also played pivotal roles in driving in runs, with each contributing 2 RBIs.
D'Ani Morales added the final RBI for the Cyclones, as the team worked hard to keep pace with NJCU's offensive outburst.
Despite the offensive production from the Cyclones, the team was unable to overcome NJCU's relentless attack. The Cyclones' defense had a tough time containing the NJCU lineup, which had a big day at the plate.
On the mound,
Sierra Stultz provided valuable relief, coming in to pitch 4.2 innings. Stultz did a solid job in keeping the NJCU offense in check for the most part, allowing 5 runs. Her effort helped minimize the damage after the Cyclones had fallen behind, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to contain the high-scoring NJCU lineup.
While the 14-5 loss was a setback for Centenary, the team's 10-hit performance and contributions from several key players offer a silver lining. The Cyclones will look to build on their offensive production and bounce back in their next outing, while continuing to focus on sharpening their pitching and defense to match the potency of their opponents.
Though they didn't get the result they wanted in game two, the Cyclones have the talent and determination to rebound and continue competing at a high level throughout the season.
