Wickliffe had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 9-10 to make it four. They lost 8-1 to the Perry Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Leigha Blazetic
| 05/14/26 vs Perry | 7 |
| 05/13/26 @ Chagrin Falls | 9 |
| 05/11/26 vs Solon | 12 |
| 05/09/26 vs Kenston | 7 |
| 05/07/26 @ Chagrin Falls | 14 |
| + 13 more games |
Leigha Blazetic spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 18 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Wickliffe saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Amanda Peklay, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
As for Perry, their victory bumped their record up to 21-4. Considering they have won 14 matchups by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Perry's side, the team relied heavily on Haylee Reed, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Reed has posted since back in April. Arianna Rogers was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Wickliffe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Perry, they will challenge Elyria Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.
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