Bristol put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Plumstead Christian 17-2. Bristol might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine contests by eight runs or more this season.
Brianna Slack made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Slack has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Slack was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Peyton McClain was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Amirah Bell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Bristol's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Plumstead Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Bristol will be playing in front of their home fans against Gwynedd Mercy Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Bristol's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Gwynedd Mercy Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Plumstead Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against MAST Community Charter at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. MAST Community Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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