Perry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 9-1 to the Allen East Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Perry of the 14-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Perry saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lexenna Lee, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Allen East's side, Lauren Wireman was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Wireman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savana Brooks, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Young, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Allen East, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-12.
Perry will be playing at home against Lima Central Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last seven games Lima Central Catholic has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Allen East, they will head out on the road to square off against Coldwater at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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