Softball Recap: Perry wins going away against Gila Ridge

By Team Reports Apr 13, 2024, 10:33am

Softball Recap: Perry Pumas vs. Gila Ridge Hawks

Perry can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They put the hurt on the Gila Ridge Hawks with a sharp 10-2 victory. The win was just what Perry needed coming off of a 12-1 loss in their prior game.

Braylee Harder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Harder has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Harder was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.

In other batting news, Sienna Kunze was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Sammie Kaufman-Warner was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.

On Gila Ridge's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sahara Morales, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Perry's victory bumped their record up to 9-15. As for Gila Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry will take on Mountain View at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Mountain View is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Gila Ridge, they will be playing at home against Kofa at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Gila Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.

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