Softball Preview: Grand View Christian Thunder vs. Perry Bluejays
The Grand View Christian Thunder will be playing at home against the Perry Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Grand View Christian is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
Grand View Christian is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past North Mahaska 17-6. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Grand View Christian considering their two-run performance the game before.
Meanwhile, Perry came into Wednesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged Greene County out 6-4.
Maci Tunink spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emmalee Bell, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Karagyn Whelchel, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Grand View Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Perry, their win bumped their record up to 3-6.
Grand View Christian couldn't quite finish off Perry in their previous matchup back in June of 2023 and fell 3-1. Will Grand View Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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