Perry Meridian took an 18-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mooresville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Falcons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Pioneers on Wednesday.
Jackson Mcdaniel
| 04/22/26 vs Mooresville | 12 |
| 04/07/26 vs Decatur Central | 9 |
| 04/01/26 @ Columbus East | 9 |
| 04/14/26 vs Franklin Community | 6 |
| 04/11/26 @ Beech Grove | 3 |
Jackson Mcdaniel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has become a key player for Perry Meridian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 2-6 otherwise.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nate Risley, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Logan Buffie, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
Perry Meridian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Mooresville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Perry Meridian will venture away from home to face off against Greenwood at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mooresville, they will head out to challenge Southport at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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