For the second straight game, Chandler will face off against Perry. The Wolves will welcome the Pumas at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Chandler has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Perry hit Chandler with a four-run sixth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wolves lost 11-1 to the Pumas. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Perry's part, Brynlee Brassfield was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Brassfield has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Braylee Harder and Ellie Leicht did most of the damage at the plate: Harder fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3, while Leicht went 3-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most hits Leicht has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Ariana Glenn, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Perry was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They are 13-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Perry pushed their record up to 18-8 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Chandler, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-15-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chandler has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Perry struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. 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 softball content.
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