Perkins-Tryon hit Purcell with a four-run second inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Dragons fell just short of the Demons by a score of 5-4. The Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Demons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Purcell has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for Perkins-Tryon, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-12.
Looking ahead, Perkins-Tryon will be playing in front of their home fans against Deer Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Purcell will be paying especially close attention to the Demons' game: after the Demons face off against the Antlers, they'll take on Purcell again at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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