The Perry Pumas will be taking part in a tournament against the Valley Christian Trojans at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Perry sitting on four straight victories and Valley Christian on seven (dating back to last season).
While Perry didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 6-3 win over Mesquite on Wednesday.
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Perry got a great performance from Dane Jochumsen as he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Jochumsen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Perry let Rowen Noreus and Andrew Hover run wild. Noreus scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Hover scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Calendo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian posted their closest victory since May 7, 2024 on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Desert Vista. The four-run effort marked the Trojans' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Caleb Danzeisen was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Valley Christian's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Perry, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Perry has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .504. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .553. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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