Plant never got on the board in their matchup last Monday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Sickles on Wednesday. They blew past the Sickles Gryphons 15-1. That looming 15-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Plant yet this season.
Addison Swink made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Swink was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kate Compton, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Lauren Pearson was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
On Sickles' side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoe Mello, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Mello has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
The win got Plant back to even at 13-13. As for Sickles, their defeat was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-22.
Plant will take on Alonso at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Alonso's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Plant's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sickles, they will square off against Sunlake at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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