With a playoff game on the line, Plant rose to the challenge on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Alonso Ravens. The win made it back-to-back victories for Plant.
Addison Swink made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Swink was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Cassidy Masters looked comfortable as she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Sara Beth Abercrombie was excellent, going 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anabel Ramirez, who went 3-for-3 with a double.
On Alonso's side, Leah Hernandez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Makenna Sturgis was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Plant now has a winning record of 14-13. As for Alonso, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-6 record this season.
Plant will take on Steinbrenner at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Steinbrenner's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Plant's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Alonso does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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