Softball Recap: Perry Pumas vs. Xavier College Prep Gators
Perry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. Their tough 12-2 loss to the Xavier College Prep Gators might stick with them for a while. Perry was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Xavier College Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Sienna Kunze made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Rachel Connors, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with.
On Xavier College Prep's side, Angie Falls was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Falls was also big at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauren Putz, who scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Sofia Zielinski was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Perry's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Xavier College Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 18-3-1 record this season.
Perry will head out on the road to challenge Mountain Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Mountain Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Xavier College Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Perry at 3:45 p.m.
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