Bristol Eastern is 8-0 against Platt since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Bristol Eastern Lancers will head out on the road to face off against the Platt Panthers at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bristol Eastern took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They had just enough and edged Bristol Central out 12-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Bristol Eastern considering their two-run performance the contest before.
The team relied heavily on Gracie Browne, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Valentine, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Platt came into Sunday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over Wilcox RVT on Sunday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Platt has managed all season.
Amelia Gostskowski made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Gostskowski was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Gostkowski, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Peyton Boyles was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Bristol Eastern has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Platt, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-16.
Platt's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bristol Eastern has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. It's a different story for Platt, though, as they've been averaging 10.5. Given Bristol Eastern's sizable advantage in that area, Platt will need to find a way to close that gap.
Bristol Eastern took their win against Platt when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 14-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bristol Eastern since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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