Howard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Perry Panthers by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Howard of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
MATTHEW GRIFFIN spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on nine hits.
At the plate, JACKSON GRIESER made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Howard's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Perry, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 16-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howard will take on Baldwin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Perry, they will be playing at home against Griffin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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