After two games on the road, West Marshall is heading back home. They will take on the Perry Bluejays at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. West Marshall's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Perry's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
West Marshall lost 8-2 to Estherville Lincoln Central on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Perry can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Everything went their way against Madrid as Perry made off with an 11-2 victory. Perry's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Maci Tunink spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emmalee Bell, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Karagyn Whelchel was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
West Marshall's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 18-6. As for Perry, their win bumped their record up to 6-15.
West Marshall came out on top in a nail-biter against Perry when the teams last played on June 3rd, sneaking past 3-1. Does West Marshall have another victory up their sleeve, or will Perry turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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