Platt can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Sunday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Wilcox RVT Wildcats. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Platt has managed all season.
Amelia Gostskowski made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Gostskowski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Gostkowski, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Peyton Boyles was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Wilcox RVT's side, Chloe Enger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 13 Ks. Enger has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Luz Tapia and Ashley Stimpson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Tapia went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Stimpson scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Platt's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-16. As for Wilcox RVT, their defeat ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 20-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Platt will take on Bristol Eastern at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Bristol Eastern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season. As for Wilcox RVT, they will be playing at home against Abbott RVT at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Wilcox RVT's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Abbott RVT's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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