Perryville extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-8 in the process. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Meadow Heights Panthers. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Troy O'Keefe was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
As for Meadow Heights, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games.
On Meadow Heights' side, Hayes Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on four hits.
At the plate, Caidyn Byrd was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Long, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perryville will face off against Hillsboro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Meadow Heights, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bloomfield at 4:30 p.m.
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