Perry extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-13. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hoover Vikings. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Hoover, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
For Hoover's part, Jack Andes was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Andes has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in ten consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Griffin Paumier looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Grady Jurica was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Jack Ziarko was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
While Perry had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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