Perry extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-4 in the process. They fell 8-3 to the Avon Braves. The Yellowjackets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Braves from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Avon, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.3 runs this season.
For Avon's part, Jessie Crye made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 19 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Crye has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kyleigh DeRider, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Coming up, Perry will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Caledonia-Mumford at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Avon will be paying especially close attention to the Yellowjackets' game: after the Yellowjackets face off against Pavilion, they'll take on Avon again at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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