Perry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 11-4 to the Hardin Northern Polar Bears. Perry was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hardin Northern apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Alauna Muniz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and six unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Perry saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennedy Essex, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Maddy McKee, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Perry didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Perry's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Hardin Northern, they pushed their record up to 7-7 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry will take on Ridgedale at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Ridgedale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.4 runs per game this season. As for Hardin Northern, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elgin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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