Perry scored first but ultimately less than Chandler in their game on Friday. They fell just short of the Chandler Wolves by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Perry of the 13-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Perry got a good showing from Matthew Wallace, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wallace has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Austin Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Tyler Miller was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Perry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chandler only hit four.
On Chandler's side, Mark Salem looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits.
On the hitting side, Sam Lorgan was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15-1. As for Chandler, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-12-2.
While Perry had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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