Pumas
| 04/10/25 vs Brophy College Prep | 5 |
| 04/09/25 @ Mountain View | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Basha | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs O'Connor | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Hamilton | 6 |
| + 15 more games |
The Perry Pumas will head out on the road to take on the Casteel Colts at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Perry is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Perry is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Brophy College Prep, who was ranked 22nd at the time (Perry was ranked third). The Pumas came up short against the Broncos on Thursday, falling 13-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Pumas have suffered since April 4, 2024.
Rowen Noreus was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Luke Calendo, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Casteel was able to grind out a solid victory over Wesleyan Christian Academy on Saturday, taking the game 8-3.
Caden Marriott looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Baylor Denny and Ryne Barker did most of the damage at the plate: Denny scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Barker scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Ryan Harwood was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Casteel is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Perry, their loss dropped their record down to 15-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Perry hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like Casteel struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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