The Taylor County Vikings are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Perry Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Taylor County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Taylor County will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Saturday, then bounced right back against Upson-Lee on Saturday. Taylor County blew past Upson-Lee 16-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Vikings have posted since September 26, 2023.
Molleigh Gassett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gassett was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She also hit a hit, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Skyler Searcy was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. She also put up a triple, which washer first of the season. Kelsey Driggers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Perry didn't have quite enough to beat Jones County on Wednesday and fell 11-10. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The win snapped Taylor County's losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record. As for Perry, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Taylor County came up short against Perry in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 4-0. Can Taylor County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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