The Peru Tigers will challenge the South Bend Riley Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Peru is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Peru will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Wabash on Wednesday. The Tigers blew past the Apaches 20-2. Considering the Tigers have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Bailee - 'Boo' Kintner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Kaycee Leffler
| 05/07/25 @ Wabash | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Taylor | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Kokomo | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Manchester | 1 |
| 04/28/25 @ Southwood | 1 |
In other batting news, Kaycee Leffler was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lilly Steele, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Peru hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, South Bend Riley didn't have quite enough to beat South Bend Saint Joseph on Thursday and fell 5-3.
RACHEL HUNT made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Peru has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for South Bend Riley, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Peru took their victory against South Bend Riley when the teams last played back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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