Perry was the 3-2 winner over Desert Vista when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Perry Pumas fell just short of the Desert Vista Thunder by a score of 4-2 on Monday.
Dominic Jochumsen was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk).
On the hitting side, Austin Miller stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-4 with a double. Another player making a difference was Ryan Davie, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Perry was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Desert Vista's side, Brendan Burke was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
Perry has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Desert Vista, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Perry will square off against Mountain View at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Desert Vista, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Basha at 3:45 p.m. Basha is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Desert Vista will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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