There's no place like home for Plattsburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Lathrop Mules with a sharp 18-8 win on Thursday. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Penelope Irizarry spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lilly Nelson was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Another player making a difference was Sophia Schmitten, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Plattsburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Plattsburg's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Lathrop, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plattsburg will square off against Savannah at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Savannah's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Plattsburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lathrop, they will head out to challenge Benton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Benton will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Lathrop surely won't give up without a fight.
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