Lake Forest extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-8. They lost 21-0 to the Plymouth Panthers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Scouts' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Plymouth, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Considering they have won five contests by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Plymouth's part, Amelia Henschel made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Henschel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Gumtow was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emmerson Arbuckle, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Looking ahead, Lake Forest will face off against Mundelein at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Plymouth, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 20-0 victory against Westmont on the 18th.
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