After a string of three wins, Wilcox RVT's good fortune finally ran out on Sunday. They fell just short of the Platt Panthers by a score of 5-3. Wilcox RVT has not had much luck with Platt recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Chloe Enger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Luz Tapia and Ashley Stimpson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Tapia went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double, while Stimpson scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Platt's side, Amelia Gostskowski was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Gostskowski was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Gostkowski, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Peyton Boyles was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Wilcox RVT's loss ended a 14-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 20-3. As for Platt, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-16.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wilcox RVT will take on Abbott RVT at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Wilcox RVT is facing Abbott RVT at the right time seeing as Abbott RVT is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Platt, they will be playing at home against Bristol Eastern at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Bristol Eastern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
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