Perris scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the West Valley Mustangs by a score of 22-21. The loss means Perris is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Natalie Lopez and Anahi Morales did some serious damage despite the final result: Lopez got on base in four of her six plate appearances with six RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Morales scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brizayda Medina, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Perris always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .647. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Perris' defeat dropped their record down to 0-18. As for West Valley, their win ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-12.
Perris will take on Citrus Hill at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Perris is facing Citrus Hill at the right time seeing as Citrus Hill is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for West Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Liberty at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Liberty is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning West Valley will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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