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Clutch 2-out hit powers Palo Verde to series sweep of Centennial

Palo Verde beat Centennial on Thursday, 5-3, completing a three-game sweep. Palo Verde jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first, and held on until the sixth. It was there the Bulldogs battled for three runs to tie the game. In the bottom of the sixth, Samantha Wade singled home a pair in what turned out to be the game-winning hit. Taylor Askland took care of business with a complete game, and struck out 10. It was the 15th straight win by Palo Verde dating back to 2014, including five playoff meetings. Palo Verde improved to 21-7, 12-0 in Northwest League play. Centennial fell to 20-11, 11-4.

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