Softball Preview: Putnam Clippers vs. Plainfield Panthers
Putnam is 1-8 against Plainfield since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Putnam Clippers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Plainfield Panthers at 3:45 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Putnam had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell victim to a rough 20-1 loss at the hands of Montville on Saturday. The defeat means Putnam is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, Plainfield couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of Wheeler by a score of 2-1 on Monday.
Sierra Madden spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
At the plate, Sadie Dodge made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Putnam suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Plainfield when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Putnam have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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