Perry dropped to 14-14 on Saturday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Alva Goldbugs by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Maroons have suffered since August 22nd.
As for Alva, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 18-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
For Alva's part, Trinity Stevens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kambri Rhodes, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kaylen Woods, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Looking ahead, Perry will take on Ponca City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Maroons 3.9, the Wildcats 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Alva, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Chisholm at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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