Pauls Valley had lost seven games at home, but after bumping their record up to 6-25 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top against the Stratford Bulldogs by a score of 6-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 last Thursday.
Tanner Perry
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Tanner Perry made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had over his last three contests. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Pauls Valley's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 4-24 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Skeeter Jolly was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Ketch Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with one triple.
As for Stratford, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season. They have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
On Stratford's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Oliver Smithwick, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. That double marked the first that Smithwick has hit this season.
Pauls Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stratford, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 9-1 defeat against Allen on the 28th.
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