If Plainfield East was feeling good fresh off their 12-2 takedown of Yorkville Christian on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bengals fell 8-5 to the Plainfield Central Wildcats on Monday. The Bengals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 8-4.
Corinne Garmon was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Ashley Plzak was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Plainfield East has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season. As for Plainfield Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-12-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plainfield East will host Downers Grove South at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bengals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Plainfield Central, they will welcome Romeoville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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