Sadly, Perris is still looking for their first win of the season after 17 matchups. Their tough 14-0 loss to the Tahquitz Titans on Thursday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Perris of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Perris saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trinity Martinez, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
On Tahquitz's side, Lillian Phelps made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Phelps has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Phelps was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Vanessa Garcia was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. She hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Reyna Garcia, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Perris' loss dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Tahquitz, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-4.
Perris will head out on the road to challenge West Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. West Valley is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats at home, meaning Perris will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Tahquitz will take on Liberty at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past six games -- so hopefully Tahquitz likes a good challenge.
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