North Mac extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-20-1 in the process. They came up short against the Pleasant Plains Cardinals, falling 11-2. The Panthers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
As for Pleasant Plains, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-8-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games.
For Pleasant Plains' part, Anna Nestler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Nestler has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexie Shimkus, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Peyton Davis, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Mac will host Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Pleasant Plains, they will face off against Springfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Senators' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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