After two games on the road, Plant is heading back home. They will take on the Alonso Ravens at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Plant will be strutting in after a win while Alonso will be coming in after a defeat.
Plant will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Sickles on Wednesday. Plant blew past Sickles 15-1. That looming 15-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Plant yet this season.
Addison Swink made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Swink was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kate Compton was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lauren Pearson, who went 2-for-2 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Alonso fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Sumner on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Stingrays. Alonso has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Aleena Jones spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Alonso saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Leah Hernandez, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI.
The victory got Plant back to even at 13-13. As for Alonso, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Plant has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Alonso struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Plant came out on top in a nail-biter against Alonso in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, sneaking past 3-2. Will Plant repeat their success, or does Alonso have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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