Perry Traditional Academy had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-4 to make it six. They lost 22-0 to the Brashear Bulls. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulls this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-1 back in March.
As for Brashear, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-4. Considering they have won four games by more than ten runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Brashear's part, Ryan White was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. White also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Brashear is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-3 otherwise. White was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Michael Caskey was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Brashear's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 3-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Chris Tomassi was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Perry Traditional Academy will challenge Carrick at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brashear, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Aliquippa at 6:30 p.m.
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