Plano had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Somonauk Bobcats on Friday and snuck past 7-6. This was payback for Plano, who suffered a 7-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Gizelle Baltierrez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Baltierrez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Plano let Lindsey Cocks and Annabelle Solis loose on the outfield. Cocks went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double, while Solis scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bri Clark, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Somonauk's side, Izabelle Podnar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Haley McCoy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Olivia Taylor was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Plano's win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-14. As for Somonauk, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-11.
Plano will head out on the road to challenge Sandwich at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sandwich's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Plano's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Somonauk, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Indian Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Indian Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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