Perry extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 15-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Kingfisher Yellowjackets. The Maroons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Kingfisher, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-15 record. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
For Kingfisher's part, Brett Calamateo made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Calamateo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kingfisher let Cooper Henley and Kaden Cline run wild. Henley went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI, while Cline went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Henley has become a key player for Kingfisher: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-14 otherwise. Chace Cooper also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry will face off against Crescent at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kingfisher, they will take on Chickasha at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Chicks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Yellowjackets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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