Maconaquah's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They blew past the Peru Tigers 11-4. For Maconaquah, this counts as revenge for the 9-5 loss Peru walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Blayklee Buman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Shaela Brazzel was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlynn Bunch, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Peru's side, Lilly Steele made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run. Eve Uttinger was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Maconaquah's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Peru, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maconaquah will take on Elwood at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Peru, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Eastern, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m.
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