Softball Game Preview: Perry Panthers vs. Hillsdale Falcons

The Perry Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Hillsdale Falcons at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Perry has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Marlington hit Perry with a five-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers lost 12-2 to the Dukes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 16th.

Meanwhile, Hillsdale came up short against Norwayne on Friday and fell 6-3.

This is the second loss in a row for Perry and nudges their season record down to 9-16-1. As for Hillsdale, their loss dropped their record down to 16-7.

Perry couldn't quite get it done against Hillsdale in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.