Thursday just wasn't the day for Plainville's offense. They fell 4-0 to the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs on Thursday. Plainville has not had much luck with Sylvan-Lucas recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Sylvan-Lucas' part, Harlee Nelson was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Nelson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Nelson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anna Feldkamp, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Finkenbinder, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Plainville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sylvan-Lucas, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-3.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Republic County the next time they take the field. Sylvan-Lucas will head out to face Republic County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Plainville will host them at 3:00 p.m. on April 23rd.
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