Perry is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Riverside is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Panthers will welcome the Beavers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Perry couldn't beat Tuslaw on Tuesday even though they stacked eight runs on them in the seventh inning. The Panthers took a 15-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs.
Meanwhile, Riverside got the win against Mayfield on Friday by a conclusive 14-3. Considering the Beavers have won 12 matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Clara Granchi spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Riverside got a massive performance out of Emma Wilhelm, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Wilhelm has posted over her last ten contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Kevern, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Riverside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mayfield only posted an OBP of .296.
Perry has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season. As for Riverside, their win bumped their record up to 21-3.
Perry couldn't quite finish off Riverside in their previous meeting back in June of 2025 and fell 2-0. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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