The Perry Meridian Falcons will head out on the road to challenge the Greenwood Woodmen at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Perry Meridian finally turned things around against Southport on Friday. Perry Meridian put the hurt on Southport with a sharp 14-2 victory.
Lucy Richardson tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Perry Meridian got a massive performance out of Lydia Hartman, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Karsyn Naue, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Greenwood, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Wednesday. They blew past Southport 10-2. The result was nothing new for Greenwood, who have now won three matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
Courtney Hankenhoff made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Hankenhoff was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kinsley Clark was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Emma Chism was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Perry Meridian's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for Greenwood, their record now sits at 7-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Perry Meridian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Greenwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Perry Meridian's way against Greenwood in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Perry Meridian made off with a 15-8 victory. Does Perry Meridian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Greenwood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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