Perry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Basha Bears by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Perry of the 24-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Sienna Kunze was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Rachel Connors was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Basha's side, they got a great performance from Natalie Fritz as she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Fritz has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Addy Borg was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabriella Garcia, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Perry's loss dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Basha, their win was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Perry will square off against Mountain Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Mountain Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Basha, they will head out on the road to challenge Hamilton at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Hamilton's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
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