Guy-Perkins had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-8 to make it four. They lost 18-6 to the West Side Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Thunderbirds of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Guy-Perkins saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cardan Foster, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. Dawson Watkins was another, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
As for West Side, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On West Side's side, the team relied heavily on Brooks Hipp, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave Hipp a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ty Hewitt, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Guy-Perkins will host Sacred Heart at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Side, they will welcome Shirley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles are facing the Blue Devils at the right time seeing as the Blue Devils are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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