The Perry Pumas were able to grind out a solid victory over the Saguaro Sabercats on Wednesday, taking the game 7-3.
Brynlee Brassfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Emily Gephart
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emily Gephart, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braylee Harder, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Perry was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They are 5-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win got Perry back to even at 10-10. As for Saguaro, they dropped their record down to 8-12 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Perry will head out to take on Xavier College Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Gators will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Pumas surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saguaro, they will square off against Arcadia at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Sabercats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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