Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Plainfield). They had just enough and edged out the Wheeler Lions 16-15 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since May 13, 2024.
Tallan Harrison was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Harrison was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other pitching news, Carson Lavallee looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Tony Navan
| 04/15/25 vs Ledyard | 4 |
| 04/17/25 @ Wheeler | 3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Putnam | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Norwich RVT | 1 |
Back at the plate, Tony Navan and Kaegan Hirst did most of the damage at the plate: Navan got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Hirst went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Navan also got three hits, which is notable because Plainfield is 2-1 when he posts at least three hits, but 0-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Kaison Mayernik, who went 1-for-5 with one home run and four RBI.
Plainfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Plainfield moved to 2-4 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Wheeler, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plainfield will take on Killingly at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Wheeler, they will challenge Bacon Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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