While Perry didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Notre Dame Prep Saints on Saturday as the Perry Pumas made off with a 21-4 victory. The Pumas' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Dillon Mendoza looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
At the plate, Perry got a massive performance out of Jackson Juaire, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Max DeFrancesco, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
Perry always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Notre Dame Prep only posted an OBP of .348.
Pumas
| 03/01/25 @ Notre Dame Prep | 21-4 |
| 02/28/25 @ Higley | 6-4 |
| 02/27/25 vs Arcadia | 13-2 |
| 02/26/25 vs Mesquite | 12-7 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Notre Dame Prep, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Perry will square off against Sunnyslope at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Perry is facing Sunnyslope at the right time seeing as Sunnyslope is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Notre Dame Prep, they will challenge Campo Verde at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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