Softball Preview: Whiteland Warriors vs. Perry Meridian Falcons
Whiteland is 8-2 against Perry Meridian since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Whiteland Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Perry Meridian Falcons at 5:30 p.m. Whiteland is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Whiteland had to settle for a 4-3 defeat against Center Grove.
Jordyn Crouch spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Kiley Sullivan made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played.
Perry Meridian lost 16-8 to Lawrence North on Saturday.
Macy Stroud was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kadyn Shaul, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Whiteland's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-9. As for Perry Meridian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Whiteland took their win against Perry Meridian when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 17-10. Does Whiteland have another victory up their sleeve, or will Perry Meridian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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