While Pearl River didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out the Maurepas Wolves 8-7.
Riley Falcon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Rockie Graves was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those home runs marked the first that she launched this season. Another player making a difference was Emersen Blanchard, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Graves wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Pearl River lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Pearl River's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Maurepas, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-11.
Pearl River and Maurepas could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Louisiana Rankings. Pearl River (ranked 127th) will meet Loranger (ranked 42nd) at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Similarly, Maurepas will take on Central Private at 5:30 p.m. on Friday down 126 places (235 vs. 109).
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