Perkins dropped their record down to 6-10 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Sandusky Blue Streaks by a score of 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Pirates have suffered since April 9th.
Avery Baker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
As for Sandusky, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games.
On Sandusky's side, Kaylee Summers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Summers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maijon Wiley was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double. Makayla Popke was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Looking ahead, Perkins will square off against Bellevue at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Sandusky, they will challenge Edison at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday. The Chargers will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Blue Streaks surely won't give up without a fight.
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