Plainfield came out on top against Tri-West Hendricks on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Quakers were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Bruins. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Quakers have posted against the Bruins since April 19, 2017.
Sidney Parks spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Plainfield got a massive performance out of Belle Steele, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Steele a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maci Hanlin, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Plainfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in ten consecutive matchups.
Quakers
| 04/24/25 @ Tri-West Hendricks | 11-1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Martinsville | 13-0 |
| 04/17/25 @ Avon | 12-0 |
| 04/15/25 @ Whiteland | 7-3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Franklin Community | 4-2 |
| + 4 more games |
Plainfield pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
When Plainfield and Tri-West Hendricks next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Quakers will try to stop McCutcheon's three-game winning streak when they meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Plainfield 2, the Mavericks 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Tri-West Hendricks will challenge Western Boone and their six-game winning streak at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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