The Perris Panthers will square off against the Moreno Valley Vikings at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Perris has given up an average of 13.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Perris is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Lakeside on Thursday. They lost 12-2 to the Lancers.
Perris saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kimberly Santoyo, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Moreno Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 16-13 to Rancho Mirage.
Moreno Valley got a massive performance out of Mia Licon, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Yahaira Esquivel, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Perris' loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Moreno Valley, they now have a losing record of 7-8.
Moreno Valley's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Perris has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Moreno Valley, though, as they've been averaging 10 hits. Given Perris' sizable advantage in that area, the Vikings will need to find a way to close that gap.
Perris might still be hurting after the 29-2 defeat they got from Moreno Valley when the teams last played on April 3rd. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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