Softball Recap: Perry Commodores vs. Spencerville Bearcats
Perry had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Spencerville Bearcats by a score of 8-4 on Monday. This was payback for Perry, who suffered a 12-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kennedy Essex spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kiya Manley, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Perry's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-15. As for Spencerville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.
Perry will have a chance to go back-to-back against Spencerville: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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