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Varsity vs Peru Kokomo Varsity Wildkats Bats On Fire In Loss To Peru By GameChanger Media Both teams put up a bunch of runs, but Kokomo Varsity Wildkats fell to Peru 13-11 at Kokomo High School on Friday. Peru collected 15 hits, while Kokomo Varsity Wildkats had 11. Spencer Martin collected four hits in five at bats in the loss. Martin doubled in the first inning, singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the seventh inning. Peru got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lilly Steele tripled to right field, Ky Cornell singled up the middle, and Ila Johnson grounded out, each scoring one run. Kokomo Varsity Wildkats flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two. Peru flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 10-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Kelsea Hampton that drove in two. Boo Kinter earned the win for Peru. The starter gave up 11 hits and 11 runs (four earned) over seven innings, striking out seven and walking four. Emma Lees pitched five innings in relief for Kokomo Varsity Wildkats. The pitcher allowed 11 hits and six runs while, striking out two and walking three. Lucy Goad took the loss for Kokomo Varsity Wildkats. The starter went two innings, allowing seven runs (five earned) on four hits, striking out one and walking four. Kokomo Varsity Wildkats accumulated 11 hits in the game. Kinley Martin drove the middle of the lineup, leading Kokomo Varsity Wildkats with two runs batted in. The third baseman went 3-for-4 on the day. Lanaya Buckner and Martin each stole multiple bases for Kokomo Varsity Wildkats. Kokomo Varsity Wildkats ran wild on the base paths, accumulating six stolen bases for the game. Kokomo Varsity Wildkats turned one double play in the game. Peru tallied 15 hits in the game. Steele led Peru with four runs batted in. The outfielder went 3-for-4 on the day. Marlee Honn, Kaycee Leffler, Hampton, and Molly Mann each collected multiple hits for Peru. Peru had a strong eye at the plate, tallying seven walks for the game. Kinter and Mann led the team with two free passes each. Kokomo Varsity Wildkats play at home on Tuesday against Maconaquah in their next game.