Nevada couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 21-8 to the Perry Bluejays on Monday. Nevada has not had much luck with Perry recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
For Perry's part, Maci Tunink made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Tunink was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-6 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kalley Whelchel and Karagyn Whelchel did most of the damage at the plate: Whelchel went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Whelchel scored three runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Emmalee Bell, who scored two runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nevada will take on Saydel at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Perry, they will be playing at home against Roland-Story at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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