Perry extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 8-17. They lost 11-0 to the Riverside Beavers. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Panthers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Riverside, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 22-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
For Riverside's part, Clara Granchi was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Granchi has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one double.
In other batting news, Maddi Proud was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Maddy Kevern, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Perry will square off against Field at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Riverside, they will take on Austintown-Fitch at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Falcons will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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