Softball Preview: Perryville and Cuba Square Off

On Thursday Perryville will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. They will square off against the Cuba Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. Cuba has given up an average of 17.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Perryville came up short against North County on Tuesday, falling 24-2.

Meanwhile, Cuba was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 31-25 to Newburg. On the bright side, the 25-point performance marked the Wildcats' highest-scoring game to date.

Lilly Becherer made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-5 while posting 6 RBIs, 2 stolen bases, and 3 runs. The six RBIs were her most since at least September 29th last year, when she brought in six vs. Newburg. The team also got some help from Eliza Ledbetter, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances while posting 5 RBIs, 2 doubles, and 2 runs.

Cuba kept the fielders on their toes and finished the game with 24 hits. That's the most hits they have managed all season.

Perryville's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Cuba, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.