Chamberlain is on a five-game streak of home losses, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Chamberlain Cubs will take on the Mt. Vernon/Plankinton Titans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Chamberlain is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They lost 23-6 to Avon back in April.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton came up short against McCook Central/Montrose on Tuesday and fell 15-12.
Maryssa Vangorp put in work while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Vangorp was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Delsie Grohs stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Katelynn Laufman, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI.
Even though they lost, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Chamberlain's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Mt. Vernon/Plankinton, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
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