PIRATES SAIL PAST WARRIORS

Story by Larry Jennings

Perry, Ohio- In a tough early season softball game for Edgewood the Warriors fell to the Perry Pirates. The Perry Pirates managed to secure a 9-5 victory over the Edgewood Warriors, despite being out-hit by their opponents. The Warriors squad collected a commendable nine hits compared to Perry’s six, but it was the Pirates who capitalized on crucial opportunities, sealing their triumph.

The game’s narrative unfolded swiftly in the early innings, with Perry making their intentions clear right from the onset. Callie Thompson’s grounded out play in the first inning set the tone, putting Perry on the scoreboard early on. As the game progressed, Emma Brainard’s contribution in the second inning extended Perry’s lead to two.

However, it was in the third inning where Perry showcased their offensive prowess, effectively widening the gap. Elise Strahan’s strategic play after tagging up, coupled with Morgan Winters’ powerful double that brought in two runs, and Emma Brainard’s clutch single, added to Perry’s dominance.

Madeline Rupert’s performance on the mound was instrumental in Perry’s victory. Despite conceding eight hits and four runs (three earned) over four and one-third innings, Rupert’s strategic pitching, which included three strikeouts and two walks, ultimately earned her the win.

On the flip side, Lucianna Paolillo took the mound for the Warriors, battling through seven innings. Despite her efforts, surrendering nine runs (seven earned) on six hits, while striking out two and walking five, led to her taking the loss.

For Edgewood, Mackenna Rhodes emerged as a standout performer, driving the middle of the lineup with two crucial runs batted in. Rhodes’ two-for-four performance at the plate injected some momentum into Edgewood’s offense. Juliana Gregory also contributed significantly, collecting two hits in three at-bats.

On Perry’s side, Morgan Winters shone bright, going two-for-four at the plate and leading the team with three runs batted in. Perry’s disciplined approach at the plate, accumulating five walks throughout the game, proved to be a key factor in their victory. Sidney Collins and Callie Thompson notably stood out, each drawing two bases on balls.

With this loss behind them, Edgewood now sets their sights on their next challenge, a game at Conneaut scheduled for Wednesday. As they regroup and refocus, the Warriors will undoubtedly look to bounce back from this defeat and showcase their resilience in the upcoming matchups.