Perry Meridian can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Roncalli Royals out 17-15. Perry Meridian's victory was all the more impressive since Roncalli was averaging only 3.23 runs allowed on the season.
Macy Stroud was a standout: she scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Karsyn Naue, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
On Roncalli's side, Addy Poe was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Poe was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Natalie Summers made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Emma Fegan was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Perry Meridian's win bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Roncalli, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-5 record this season.
Perry Meridian will be playing at home against Martinsville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Martinsville is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Perry Meridian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Roncalli, they will square off against Brownsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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