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| 04/11/25 - Home | 8-6 W |
| 04/08/25 - Away | 0-11 L |
| 03/15/24 - Away | 0-1 L |
| 03/14/24 - Away | 0-0 T |
| 03/12/24 - Home | 4-5 L |
| + 5 more games |
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 win as the team sidled past the Fighting Irish 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since February 15th.
Austin Jones made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up six earned runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Eli Johnston was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. 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.
Perry Central is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-12 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games. As for St. Patrick, their loss dropped their record down to 15-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry Central will square off against Lamar Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Patrick, they will challenge Purvis at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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