After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jackson Center, Perry was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Fairlawn Jets with a sharp 17-4 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Perry needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Kennedy Essex was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Essex was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, Perry got a massive performance out of Lexenna Lee, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddy McKee, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Fairlawn's side, Payton Meckstroth made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Meckstroth is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Rileigh Eichelberger was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
The win got Perry back to even at 1-1. As for Fairlawn, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Perry will be playing in front of their home fans against Ridgemont at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Fairlawn, they will head out on the road to challenge Russia at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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