For the second straight game, Peru will face off against Plattsburgh. The Nighthawks will head out to take on the Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Peru is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Peru took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Plattsburgh, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Nighthawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hornets on Monday, sneaking past 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Nighthawks have posted since May 20, 2024.
For Plattsburgh's part, Kal Abernethy was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Braeden Calkins, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Peru pushed their record up to 10-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.9 runs over those games. As for Plattsburgh, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-4.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Peru hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Plattsburgh struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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