Centerville scores seven-run seventh to beat Milford 10-3 at Mason High

Centerville scored seven runs in the seventh inning to turn a tight game into a 10-3 victory over Milford at Mason High School in the Red's Futures showcase broadcast by Dave Buffenbarger and Andy McBrayer.

The game was a pitcher—s duel through six innings. Centerville freshman pitcher Caitlin Belcher held Milford in check much of the day, while Milford starter Laney McClellan and reliever Christine Rule also limited damage until the final inning. "For a freshman, Belcher looks pretty good," said Andy McBrayer, the color commentator. "She's really mixing it up and has a changeup that gets people off balance." Dave Buffenbarger, the play-by-play announcer, highlighted McClellan as well, saying McClellan was "definitely gonna be one of the best pitchers in the area."

The early game featured defensive miscues by Milford that produced Centerville's first run and kept the score close. Milford's first hit and run came in the fourth when junior Laney McCoy tripled and Jess Roberts delivered a sacrifice fly to make it 2-1. Belcher and the Centerville defense answered, and Centerville led 3-1 entering the seventh.

In the seventh, Centerville produced a big inning with multiple hits and a series of plays that put runs on the board. Broadcasters credited Wendell Hutchinson's lineup adjustments and timely hitting; Dave Buffenbarger called the big rally "a big inning for the Centerville Elks." The Elks finished with eight hits; Milford had five, and the final scoreboard read Centerville 10, Milford 3.

Stat notes from the broadcast: Centerville freshman pitcher Caitlin Belcher moved through the pitching staff with a low walk count and a reported 84 pitches at one point; Milford used junior Megan McClellan for the early innings before bringing in Christine Rule in relief. Broadcasters also noted early-game turf bounces and three early errors by Milford that affected the scoring sequence.

Milford is a notably young roster in this game: the broadcasters observed no seniors listed for the Eagles and identified McClellan and Laney McCoy as junior leaders. Broadcasters also mentioned Centerville's recent history of producing Division I players and summer-travel success under coach Wendell Hutchinson.

The second game of the doubleheader, Mason vs. Lebanon, was scheduled to follow on the same field, as the announcers previewed the night—s later matchup.

Centerville 10, Milford 3.