The Perry Pirates will face off against the Hubbard Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Perry is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They never let Firelands get on the board and left with a 14-0 win. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Sophie Sivon made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Arianna Rogers was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Morgan Winters, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Perry was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Firelands only posted a batting average of .000.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Hubbard ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Coventry 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since May 13, 2025.
Like Perry, Hubbard also got a great game from a two-way player: Haleigh Taylor. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing eight innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off 11 hits. Taylor was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Morgan Thompson and Layla Songer did most of the damage at the plate: Thompson went 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Songer went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Cara Green was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Perry's win bumped their record up to 22-5. As for Hubbard, their victory bumped their record up to 13-10.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Perry has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like Hubbard struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
