After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Perry Central brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Everything went their way against the Tylertown Chiefs on Friday as the Perry Central Bulldogs made off with a 16-1 victory. The win was just what Perry Central needed coming off of a 12-2 defeat in their prior match.
Katryna Cochran made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Cochran was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Perry Central let Elizabeth Dement and Sophia McSwain loose on the outfield. Dement scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while McSwain went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Kenlynn Hinton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Perry Central's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-16-2. As for Tylertown, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-14.
Perry Central will look to defend their home field on Monday against West Marion at 4:30 p.m. West Marion is coming into the matchup with six straight wins on the road, so Perry Central will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Tylertown, they will take on Jefferson Davis County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Jefferson Davis County will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Tylertown surely won't give up without a fight.
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