Perkins-Tryon is 0-3 against Blanchard since August of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Perkins-Tryon Demons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blanchard Lions at 5:00 p.m.
Perkins-Tryon will head into Monday's matchup out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. They came up short against Harrah, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Blanchard waltzed into their game on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the Fighting Irish. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 17 matches by seven runs or more this season.
Parker Jackson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Blanchard let Mallorie Pool and Quinlyn Johnson loose on the outfield. Pool went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Johnson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. What's more, Johnson also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since September 3rd. Abby Farrell was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Blanchard was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Perkins-Tryon's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Blanchard, their win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 25-5.
Perkins-Tryon suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Blanchard in their previous matchup back in August. Will Perkins-Tryon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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