Morton has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.84 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They fell just short of the Pleasant Plains Cardinals by a score of 10-9. The Potters were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2015.
Morton has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-12 record this season. As for Pleasant Plains, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 28-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Morton will venture away from home to challenge Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Potters 2.8, the Panthers 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Pleasant Plains, they will head out on the road to take on Glenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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