Perkins easily dispatched Willard last Monday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Pirates fell just short of the Columbian Tornadoes by a score of 9-7 on Wednesday. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tornadoes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Caden McClellan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Avery Baker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Sicily Brownell also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Perkins' loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Columbian, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-6.
Perkins wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 15-1 defeat against Oak Harbor on the 10th. As for Columbian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-3 win against Sandusky on the 10th.
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