Whiteland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Plainfield Quakers by a score of 3-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Whiteland has scored all season.
Jordyn Crouch was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, Whiteland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josslyn Harbert, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
On Plainfield's side, Sidney Parks spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Parks has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ayva Mayes, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Kylie Fish was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Whiteland now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Plainfield, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Whiteland by a score of 8-2.
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