Softball Recap: Peru Wins Going Away Against Manchester

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

04/14/25 vs Taylor	21
04/22/25 vs Marion	10
05/05/25 vs Manchester	7
04/30/25 vs Northfield	6

Peru lost to Manchester back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Tigers put the hurt on the Squires with a sharp 8-1 victory. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.

Bailee - 'Boo' Kintner made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

In other batting news, Peru let Lilly Steele and Alilyanah - 'Ila' Johnson run wild. Steele went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Johnson went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Steele has posted since back in April of 2024. Pheobe Steele also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.

Peru hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive contests.

Peru pushed their record up to 7-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Manchester, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-8.

Looking ahead, Peru will face off against Logansport at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Manchester, they will take on Caston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Squires' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.