Perry Meridian is 0-4 against Center Grove since May of 2017 but things could change on Saturday. The Falcons will challenge the Trojans at 5:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Perry Meridian sitting on five straight wins and Center Grove on six.
Perry Meridian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They never let Southport get on the board and left with a 6-0 victory.
The result came thanks to Austin McNabb's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
Aiden Kerr
| 05/28/25 vs Southport | 3 |
| 05/21/25 vs Martinsville | 1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Greenwood | 1 |
| 05/04/24 vs Decatur Central | 1 |
| 05/03/24 @ Pike | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aiden Kerr, who fired off three home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-3. Those three home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Neffle, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Perry Meridian lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Center Grove posted their closest win since May 5th on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Mooresville 8-6.
Perry Meridian's record is now 12-13. As for Center Grove, their record now sits at 23-4.
Perry Meridian suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Center Grove when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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