Story by Narrative Science.

The Centralia (18-11) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Green River (5-17), recording a 9-1 victory on Saturday at Centralia .

Seven runs in the first three innings allowed the Centralia to put the game away early.

A solo home run by Haley Graham during the first inning and a two-run home run by Janice-Lee Knutz in the second inning supplied the early offense for the Centralia.

Knutz went a perfect 3-3 at the plate for the Centralia.

Brooke Williams got the win for the Centralia thanks to seven strikeouts. Williams allowed one earned run, three hits and four walks over six innings.

Kenicia McLellan was charged with his fourth loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out none.