West Marion and Perry Central are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The West Marion Trojans will head out on the road to face off against the Perry Central Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. West Marion is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
In what's become a running theme this season, West Marion gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-1 margin over Tylertown.
Izzy Pittman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Pittman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, McKenzie "Bug" Stringer was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gracie Odom, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last match, Perry Central made sure to put some runs up on the board against Tylertown on Friday. Perry Central put the hurt on Tylertown with a sharp 16-1 win. Considering Perry Central's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Like West Marion, Perry Central also got a great game from a two-way player: Katryna Cochran. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Cochran was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Perry Central let Elizabeth Dement and Sophia McSwain loose on the outfield. Dement scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while McSwain went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Kenlynn Hinton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
West Marion is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4-1 record this season. As for Perry Central, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-16-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. West Marion has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .473. However, it's not like Perry Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Marion took their win against Perry Central in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Marion since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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