
Bengals
05/19/25 @ Joliet West | 2-1 |
05/15/25 vs Plainfield South | 5-4 |
05/14/25 @ Joliet Central | 11-0 |
05/13/25 vs Downers Grove South | 3-1 |
Plainfield East entered their tilt with Joliet West on Monday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Tigers. The game was the first time the Bengals have beaten the Tigers on their field since May 12, 2022.
Jocelyn Cushard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Avery Welsh, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Plainfield East's record is now 20-11. As for Joliet West, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-21.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Plainfield East will take on rival Romeoville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Joliet West is set to challenge their familiar foe Plainfield Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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