The Perry Pumas are taking a road trip to challenge the Tucson High Magnet School Badgers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Perry came up short against Basha and fell 10-7.
Lou Berg made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Dillon Mendoza was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Tucson High Magnet School got the win against Marana on Thursday by a conclusive 12-1. The victory continues a trend for the Badgers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won seven in a row.
Luis Camacho looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jordan Lesley, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Joseph Villa also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Tucson High Magnet School was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Tucson High Magnet School now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Perry, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-7 record this season.
Perry came up short against Tucson High Magnet School in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 5-1. Can the Pumas avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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