On Tuesday, Plainfield East got themselves on the board against Plainfield Central, but Plainfield Central never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Plainfield Central Wildcats with a sharp 9-0 win. That looming 9-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Plainfield East yet this season.
Avery Welsh made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Welsh was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Giselle Ascencio, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Rhiannon McKay was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with an RBI.
Plainfield East's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-4. As for Plainfield Central, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Plainfield East will head out on the road to face off against Downers Grove North at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Downers Grove North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Plainfield Central, they will be playing at home against Romeoville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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