Plainfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Piscataway Vo-Tech Raiders by a score of 10-9. Plainfield was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Piscataway Vo-Tech apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Piscataway Vo-Tech's part, Jacob Lyerly made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off eight hits. Lyerly was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three triples, two stolen bases, and three RBI while going 4-for-4.
Lyerly wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colton Lyerly, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Plainfield's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Piscataway Vo-Tech, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plainfield is on the road again on Wednesday to play Wardlaw Hartridge at 4:00 p.m. Wardlaw Hartridge is coming into the game with five straight losses at home, meaning Plainfield will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Piscataway Vo-Tech, they will head out on the road to face off against Piscataway at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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