The Perris Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Moreno Valley Vikings at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Perris' favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
Things were looking good for Perris after they put the first points on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 21-10 to West Valley.
Priscilla Diaz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Marjory Diaz also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Even though they lost, Perris was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .393 or higher in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Moreno Valley came up short against Canyon Springs last Thursday, falling 14-4. The Vikings have struggled against the Cougars recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Mia Licon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Perris dropped their record down to 2-3 with the defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Moreno Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Perris hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .460. However, it's not like Moreno Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Perris might still be hurting after the 23-2 defeat they got from Moreno Valley when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Can Perris avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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