On Saturday, Plainfield faced Noblesville in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Plainfield Quakers fell just short of the Noblesville Millers by a score of 8-7.
Sidney Parks was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kylie Fish was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Maci Hanlin, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
On Noblesville's side, Claire Cullen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Reese Newsom, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Mack Harvey was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Plainfield's defeat dropped their record down to 14-4. As for Noblesville, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plainfield will take on Perry Meridian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Noblesville, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Mt. Vernon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Mt. Vernon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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