Perry Meridian had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 15-run drubbing they dealt Pike on Monday. The Falcons blew past the Red Devils 20-5. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Red Devils: they've now won eight in a row.
Kennedy Simpson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Addison Short
| 05/05/25 vs Pike | 4 |
| 04/30/25 @ Greenwood | 3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Southport | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Mooresville | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Franklin Community | 1 |
In other batting news, Addison Short was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Macy Stroud, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Perry Meridian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Perry Meridian's record is now 8-9. As for Pike, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.
Perry Meridian wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 10-4 defeat against Plainfield on the 6th. As for Pike, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 25-2 loss against Daleville on the 6th.
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