Plainfield couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Wheeler Lions by a score of 2-1 on Monday. Plainfield was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wheeler apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Sierra Madden spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Sadie Dodge was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Wheeler's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Reese Main gave up only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Wheeler's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Leah Cleary, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Plainfield will head out on the road to face off against Putnam at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wheeler, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Stonington at 4:00 p.m.
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