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PERKINS HELPS LEAD ROUT OF PIONEERS

JACKSON- Wes Perkins went three for five with six runs batted in to help lead a 13-1 drubbing of the Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers on Tuesday. 

Perkins offensive efforts led a 14-hit attack for the Majors who improved to 15-7 on the season. 

It was the Pioneers who struck first, scoring on an r-b-i groundout in the second inning. Platteville capitalized on a walk, stolen base and wild pitch to set up the run. 

The Majors responded in a big way, taking the lead on a Perkins two-run double in the third. Millsaps broke things open with a five-run fourth. Isaac Glenn scored on a wild pitch, Stephen Gates had a sacrifice fly, Will Lawrence came into score on a wild pitch and Perkins singled home two more runs. The Majors chased Platteville starter Mike Boushle who could not get out of the inning. 

The Majors kept pouring it on with four more in the fifth. Keith Shumaker and Perkins each brought home two runs with a double and single respectfully. 

That was more than enough support for West Hammond who picked up the win. The right hander had a workman-like effort with five innings of two-hit five strike out baseball. Four relievers combined for four innings of shutout relief, allowing just one hit. 

The Majors and Pioneers wrap up the two-game set tomorrow with a 3pm first pitch. 

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