Softball Game Preview: Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes vs. Pittsfield Saukees

The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes will square off against the Pittsfield Saukees at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Griggsville-Perry has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Griggsville-Perry fell victim to Carrollton and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 16-0 to the Hawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Tornadoes in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost six in a row.

Meanwhile, Pittsfield fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Liberty on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that the Saukees have lost by just one run.

Grace Henry led a balanced group of hitters, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Torie Stambaugh was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

Pittsfield has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-5-1 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the losses came by an average of only one runs. As for Griggsville-Perry, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.

Griggsville-Perry might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Pittsfield in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Tornadoes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.