After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Logansport, Peru was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 20-2 margin over the Wabash Apaches. The high-scoring effort was just what the Tigers needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Bailee - 'Boo' Kintner was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Kaycee Leffler
| 05/07/25 @ Wabash | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Taylor | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Kokomo | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Manchester | 1 |
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In other batting news, Peru got a massive performance out of Kaycee Leffler, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those four hits gave Leffler a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Steele, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs and two RBI.
Peru hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in five consecutive matches.
Peru is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.3 runs. As for Wabash, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Coming up, Peru will be playing at home against South Bend Riley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Wabash, they are taking a road trip to challenge Rochester at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Apaches' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Zebras have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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