Baseball Recap: Perkins Wins Going Away Against Clyde

Pirates

Margin (Wins)

04/03/25 vs Fostoria	18
03/29/25 vs Ontario	12
05/07/25 @ Norwalk	10
04/30/25 @ Sandusky	10
04/26/25 vs Lexington	10

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Perkins ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Clyde Fliers. Considering the Pirates have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Talon Walton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Crabtree, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Sam Schweinfurth, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.

Perkins always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clyde only posted an OBP of .349.

Perkins' record now sits at 14-6. As for Clyde, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-13.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perkins will host Ashland at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Clyde, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Galion at 11:00 a.m.