Story by Narrative Science.

The Centralia (11-9) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Highline (4-13), recording an 8-1 victory on Monday at Centralia .

With seven runs in the first three innings, the Centralia left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

A three-run triple by Emma Brattain and an RBI single by Abby Slorey in the first inning and a three-run home run by Haley Graham during the second inning fueled the Centralia's offense early.

Graham racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Centralia.

Kalynn Randt picked up the win for the Centralia. Randt pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, three hits and two walks while striking out one.

Kayla Andrus (2-6) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed eight runs in six innings, walked two and struck out one.