The Perry Hall Gators will take on the Sparrows Point Pointers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, Perry Hall came up short against Carver A&T and fell 15-11. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Madison Carl was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 5-for-5 with three doubles, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lydia Vecchioni, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Sparrows Point fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Hereford on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bulls by a score of 12-10. That makes it the first time this season the Pointers have let down their home crowd.
Marisa Muffoletto led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Heidi Kinsley was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Perry Hall's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Sparrows Point, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-4.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Perry Hall hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Sparrows Point struggles in that department as they've averaged .372. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Perry Hall suffered a grim 21-11 defeat to Sparrows Point when the teams last played back in March. Will the Gators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
