Plainfield Central lost to Neuqua Valley back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Plainfield Central Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Neuqua Valley Wildcats.
For Neuqua Valley's part, Trista Werner spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Neuqua Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nadia Casanova, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Neuqua Valley hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Plainfield Central's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Neuqua Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plainfield Central is on the road again on Tuesday to play Plainfield East at 4:30 p.m. As for Neuqua Valley, they will challenge Naperville North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Neuqua Valley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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