Pleasant Plains lost to Pittsfield back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Pleasant Plains Cardinals came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pittsfield Saukees and snuck past 4-2.
Faith Nestler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Pleasant Plains' victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Delaina Manuel, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Manuel is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Pittsfield's side, Emma Wombles put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Wombles was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Pleasant Plains' win bumped their record up to 17-10. As for Pittsfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-6.
Pleasant Plains will head out on the road to face off against Tri-City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tri-City's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Pleasant Plains' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pittsfield, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Routt Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pittsfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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