Plum has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Kiski Area Cavaliers by a score of 17-13. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
| 04/22/25 @ Kiski Area | 3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Penn Hills | 2 |
| 04/22/24 vs Gateway | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs North Allegheny | 1 |
Max Vollmer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Daniel Macioce was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Lafferty, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Plum has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Kiski Area, they dropped their record down to 2-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Plum will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Cavaliers: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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