Plum fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Franklin Regional on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 8-7. The matchup marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Mackenzie Marotta spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Danielle Pici was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gia Tavella, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Pici wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Plum kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Plum fell to 5-1. As for Franklin Regional, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plum will head out to challenge Fox Chapel at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Fox Chapel will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Plum surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin Regional, they will head out on the road to square off against Shaler Area at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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