Quakers
| 04/29/26 vs Decatur Central | 7-9 |
| 04/28/26 @ Decatur Central | 13-9 |
| 04/25/26 vs McCutcheon | 8-2 |
| 04/23/26 vs Tri-West Hendricks | 12-4 |
| 04/22/26 vs Martinsville | 12-9 |
Plainfield dropped down to 8-6 on Wednesday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Decatur Central Hawks by a score of 9-7. Quakers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Hawks since Wednesday.
Amelia Martin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Belle Steele stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Ava Broyles also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
As for Decatur Central, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-7 record. The game was the first time they have beaten Plainfield on their field since April 27, 2022.
On Decatur Central's side, the team relied heavily on Harlow Estes, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Estes has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Mak Wilkerson, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Plainfield will be playing at home against Northview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Quakers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Decatur Central, they will square off against Noblesville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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