The Plainfield Panthers are taking a road trip to challenge the Bacon Academy Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Plainfield has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Saturday, Plainfield needed a bit of extra time to put away East Lyme. They came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 18-15. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Bacon Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against Norwich Free Academy, falling 12-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bobcats have suffered since June 3, 2024.
Bacon Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Plainfield, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Plainfield skirted past Bacon Academy 2-1 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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