Peru and Rochester are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Zebras at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Peru is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Peru was handed a six-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Frankfort. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since May 8, 2024.
Lucas Musser
| 05/10/25 @ Frankfort | 2 |
| 05/03/25 vs Wes-Del | 1 |
| 04/28/25 @ Southwood | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Huntington North | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Lucas Musser, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Reis Bellar, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Peru hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Rochester got the win against Tippecanoe Valley on Saturday by a conclusive 10-1. The result was nothing new for the Zebras, who have now won eight matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Conner Dunfee made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dunfee was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Drew Bowers was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Tanner Reinartz was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Peru has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Rochester, their victory bumped their record up to 15-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Peru has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rochester struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Peru skirted past Rochester 5-4 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Zebras have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
