In what's become a running theme this season, Peru gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They blew past the Marion Giants 14-2. While fans of Peru might be used to big wins, the 12-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Alilyanah Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Katlyn Converse was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Marlee Honn was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI and a double.
On Marion's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayonna Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Peru's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Marion, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peru will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Lewis Cass at 5:00 p.m. Peru is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Marion, they will head out on the road to take on Norwell at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Norwell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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