The Perkins Pirates will head out to square off against the Norwalk Truckers at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Perkins barely beat Huron the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Pirates blew past the Tigers 11-2 on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Caden McClellan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Baker was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Allie Brunner was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Perkins kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Norwalk came out on top against Sandusky on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fifth inning. The Truckers put the hurt on the Blue Streaks with a sharp 13-3 win. The Truckers haven't had any issues with the Blue Streaks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Perkins' record is now 7-11. As for Norwalk, their record now sits at 8-10.
Perkins might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Norwalk when the teams last played back in April. Can the Pirates avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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