The Whiteland Warriors will challenge the Plainfield Quakers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Whiteland will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Whiteland took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Columbus North, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Warriors won by a run and slipped past the Bull Dogs 14-13. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Plainfield has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.17 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 10-2 to New Palestine. The game marked the Quakers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Ayva Mayes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base was her first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Plainfield fell to 5-1. As for Whiteland, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Whiteland might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Plainfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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