Softball Recap: Perry Pirates vs. Madison Blue Streaks
Perry's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Madison Blue Streaks. That's more bragging rights for Perry, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madelyn Rupert made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Rupert was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elise Strahan and Madeline Infalvi did most of the damage at the plate: Strahan scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Infalvi scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Rosalyn Tharp was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Like Perry, Madison also got a great game from a two-way player: Kara Mekulsia. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Mekulsia has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Mekulsia was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ally Negin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Perry's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-4. As for Madison, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Perry will look to defend their home field on Saturday against South at 7:30 p.m. Perry is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season. As for Madison, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Geneva, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. Geneva is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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