Guy-Perkins had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Sacred Heart Rebels 11-9. With that win, the Thunderbirds brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Urijah Fortner made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Guy-Perkins: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-7 otherwise.
Cooper Wilson
| 04/22/25 vs Sacred Heart | 4 |
| 04/15/25 vs Nemo Vista | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ West Side | 1 |
| 04/01/25 @ Sacred Heart | 1 |
| 03/20/25 @ Brinkley | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cooper Wilson, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Savoie, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Guy-Perkins always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Guy-Perkins' victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Sacred Heart, their record is now 1-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Guy-Perkins will square off against Shirley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sacred Heart, they will face off against Maumelle Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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