Softball Recap: Plainfield Quakers vs. Avon Orioles
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Plainfield can now relate to. They lost 7-1 to the Avon Orioles on Tuesday. Plainfield's defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Kylie Fish made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a home run.
On Avon's side, Madeline Herman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. Herman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hannah Sutton, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lilly Heath, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Plainfield's loss dropped their record down to 23-7. As for Avon, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season.
Plainfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Avon, they will face off against Terre Haute North Vigo at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Avon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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