If Plumstead Christian was feeling good off their 16-1 takedown of Morrisville last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Plumstead Christian lost 17-2 to the Bristol Warriors on Thursday. Plumstead Christian has not had much luck with Bristol recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Bristol's part, Brianna Slack made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Slack has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Slack was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Peyton McClain was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played. Amirah Bell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Plumstead Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Bristol, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Plumstead Christian will look to defend their home field on Monday against MAST Community Charter at 3:45 p.m. MAST Community Charter is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Plumstead Christian will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Bristol, they will be playing at home against Gwynedd Mercy Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Bristol is facing Gwynedd Mercy Academy at the right time seeing as Gwynedd Mercy Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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