For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Plainfield North and Joliet West meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. Plainfield North came up short against Joliet West, falling 11-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Plainfield North has suffered since May 21, 2025.
Plainfield North's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Joliet West, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-15 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plainfield North will welcome Wheaton-Warrenville South at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Joliet West, they will face off against Romeoville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.47 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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