Perris is 2-8 against Tahquitz since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Perris Panthers will be playing at home against the Tahquitz Titans at 3:15 p.m.
Sadly, Perris is still looking for their first win of the season after 16 contests. Their tough 20-0 loss to Liberty on Tuesday might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Tahquitz scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Citrus Hill with a sharp 22-1 victory. Considering Tahquitz has won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lillian Phelps made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Phelps has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Phelps was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Reyna Garcia was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Suriah Ortiz was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
Perris' defeat dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Tahquitz, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-4.
Perris suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Tahquitz when the teams last played back in March. Will Perris have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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