Plano lost against Mendota back in March of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Plano Reapers fell just short of the Mendota Trojans by a score of 9-8. Plano has struggled against Mendota recently, as their matchup on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Annabelle Solis and Cami Nunez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Solis went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base, while Nunez scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Nunez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bri Clark, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Plano was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with seven doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Mendota's side, Madelyn Becker was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run. Kirby Bond was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double.
Plano's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Mendota, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Plano will take on Sandwich at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Sandwich's pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Plano's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mendota, they will head out on the road to square off against Princeton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Mendota is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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