After having lost a blowout in their previous game against West Marion, Perry Central was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Gautier Gators with a sharp 17-11 victory. Considering the Bulldogs have won three matches by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Macy Sylvester, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Carter, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Perry Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gautier only managed five hits.
Perry Central's record now sits at 3-5-1. As for Gautier, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry Central will welcome St. Patrick at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gautier, they will host Forrest County Agricultural at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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