The Jefferson Area Falcons will head out to face off against the Perry Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
On Monday, Jefferson Area came up short against Boardman and fell 7-2. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Perry entered their contest against Chardon on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Pirates fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 1-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Pirates were not able to get on the board.
Sophie Sivon spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Perry saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elise Strahan, who went 1-for-4 with one double.
Jefferson Area's defeat dropped their record down to 14-13. As for Perry, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 18-8.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jefferson Area has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Perry struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson Area might still be hurting after the 12-6 loss they got from Perry in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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