Plano played in-conference for the first time on Monday and got just the result they were looking for. They walked away with a 7-3 win over the Woodstock Blue Streaks. This was payback for the Reapers, who suffered an 8-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jackson Gates
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Jackson Gates was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jason Phillips, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Josh Stellwagen, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The victory snapped Plano's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-13 record. As for Woodstock, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Plano will have a chance to go back-to-back against Woodstock: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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