The Plymouth Pilgrims/Rockies will play host again on Friday to welcome the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
After only one run in their last game, Plymouth made sure to put some runs up on the board against Triton on Tuesday. Plymouth put the hurt on Triton with a sharp 16-2 victory. Plymouth's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aubrey Ferguson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Ferguson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Plymouth got a massive performance out of Lilly Runyan, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Haylee Busse, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Tippecanoe Valley, as they earned their first road win of the season. They had just enough and edged Mishawaka out 3-2.
Like Plymouth, Tippecanoe Valley also got a great game from a two-way player: Dalynne Bussard. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Bussard was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Bussard wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mackaylie Costello, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Plymouth made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Tippecanoe Valley, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Plymouth's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. Plymouth has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tippecanoe Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Plymouth continue to outrun the ball?
Plymouth suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Tippecanoe Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Plymouth have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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