Perry had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.1 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Monday. They skirted past the Howard Huskies 4-3. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Perry has scored all season.
For Howard's part, MATTHEW GRIFFIN spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, JACKSON GRIESER made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Perry pushed their record up to 16-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs per game. As for Howard, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry will take on Griffin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Howard, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Baldwin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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