Plainwell had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 10-25 to make it four. They lost 11-2 to the Burr Oak Bobcats. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Trojans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Miley Cooper was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Burr Oak, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3. Considering they have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Burr Oak's side, Brooklynn Root was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Root has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting three hits from her three at bats.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Inez Ultz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Elaine Holtom was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double.
While Plainwell had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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