Perry is 0-4 against Ridgedale since May of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Perry Commodores will be playing in front of their home fans against the Ridgedale Rockets at 5:00 p.m. Perry is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Perry is is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 11-4 to Hardin Northern.
Alauna Muniz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Perry saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennedy Essex, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy McKee, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Perry didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Ridgedale can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent contest on Saturday. They blew past Wynford 19-9. The victory was nothing new for Ridgedale as they're now sitting on three straight.
Kenzie Delaney made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Delaney was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Adyson Thomas was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Taylor Bouahom, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Ridgedale, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Perry hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Ridgedale struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Perry might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Ridgedale in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Perry 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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