Perry had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 0-9 to make it 16. They came up short against the Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets, falling 17-8. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Maddy McKee and Takyrah McVay did some serious damage despite the final result: McKee went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while McVay went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs. That home run was McVay's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Shyanna Fugatt, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Cory-Rawson, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Cory-Rawson's side, Katelyn Duffman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered eight earned runs on 14 hits and racked up 14 Ks. Duffman also set a new season-high mark in RBI with four.
At the plate, Addyson Duffman was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hazel Dixon, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Perry will challenge Lima Senior at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cory-Rawson, they will take on Riverdale at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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