Softball Game Preview: Perry Pirates vs. Kirtland Hornets

The Perry Pirates are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Kirtland Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Perry was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Milwaukee Reagan on Thursday. Perry blew past Milwaukee Reagan 11-1.

Sophie Sivon made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.

Sydney Collins

Doubles (Career)

03/27/25 vs Milwaukee Reagan	3
05/02/24 @ Wickliffe	1
05/01/24 @ Jefferson Area	1
04/20/24 @ Lakeside	1
03/28/24 vs Jefferson County	1

In other batting news, Perry let Elise Strahan and Sydney Collins run wild. Strahan went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Collins went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Those three doubles gave Collins a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Rosalyn Tharp, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.

Perry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Kirtland gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. Everything went their way against Lakeside as Kirtland made off with a 14-4 victory.

Maggie Kothera was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Seirra Godfrey, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.

Perry's record now sits at 2-3. As for Kirtland, their record now sits at 1-0.

Perry took their win against Kirtland in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 19-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for Perry since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.