Orleans hadn't done well against Perry Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Commodores. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Izzie Rutherford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chelsea Ralph, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Abel, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Bulldogs
| 04/19/25 @ Perry Central | 7-1 |
| 04/17/25 @ Paoli | 13-0 |
| 04/14/25 @ Loogootee | 17-5 |
| 05/16/24 @ Bloomington North | 3-1 |
| 05/13/24 @ Eastern | 7-0 |
| + 4 more games |
Orleans pushed their record up to 8-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average this season. As for Perry Central, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orleans will square off against Northeast Dubois at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Perry Central, they will face off against Forest Park at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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