Plano extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-9-1 in the process. They lost 11-0 to the Richmond-Burton Rockets. The Reapers were not able to make up for their loss to the Rockets from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Richmond-Burton, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
For Richmond-Burton's part, Hailey Holtz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Holtz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Rebecca Lanz was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gracie Johnson, who earned two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plano will take on Somonauk at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Reapers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Richmond-Burton, they will challenge Woodstock North at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in the Rockets' favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while the Thunder have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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