The Perry Pumas will be playing at home against the Basha Bears at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Perry is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Perry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pinnacle.
Raegyn Davis was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Sienna Kunze was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Basha gave their fans yet another huge victory last Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Canyon del Oro a 10-0 shutout. Basha's win was all the more impressive since Canyon del Oro was averaging only 1.94 runs allowed on the season.
Not much got past Kylee Duffy, who gave up just three hits to keep Canyon del Oro off the board. Duffy has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Garcia, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Aniyah Jaiman, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Basha, their victory bumped their record up to 14-1-1.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Perry hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Basha struggles in that department as they've averaged .412. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Perry came up short against Basha when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 4-1. Will Perry have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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