Allen East had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Perry Commodores an 11-0 shutout on Friday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Allen East has managed all season.
Trey Hensley and Jackson Thompson made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Hensley pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Thompson pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Hensley scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Thompson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Ethan Hershberger was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Travis Stanley, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
The win got Allen East back to even at 7-7. As for Perry, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-6-1 record this season.
Allen East will take on Lincolnview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Lincolnview's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Allen East's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Perry, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Hardin Northern at 10:00 a.m. Hardin Northern will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Perry surely won't give up without a fight.
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