After flying high against Notre Dame last Wednesday, Southside came back down to earth. The Southside Green Hornets lost 8-2 to the Horseheads Blue Raiders on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southside of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Horseheads' part, Chloe Perritt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Perritt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Caitlin Yearick was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Sophia Bonnell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Southside now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Horseheads, their victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-7.
Southside will square off against Vestal at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Vestal will roll in looking for their 19th straight win, something Southside surely won't give up without a fight. As for Horseheads, they will be playing at home against Athens at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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