Perry Central is 7-2 against Lamar Christian since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Perry Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Perry Central took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against St. Patrick, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Fighting Irish 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted against the Fighting Irish since April 5, 2022.
Austin Jones made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up six earned runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Eli Johnston
| 04/11/25 vs St. Patrick | 4 |
| 02/28/25 vs Heidelberg | 2 |
| 02/23/24 vs Lumberton | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Sacred Heart | 1 |
| 04/15/24 vs Lamar Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Johnston, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Jace Hill was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Perry Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Lamar Christian lost 8-2 to Forrest County Agricultural on Friday.
Perry Central has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-12 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for Lamar Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Perry Central took their win against Lamar Christian when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 10-3 score. Will the Bulldogs repeat their success, or do the Lions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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