Plano gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers. The Reapers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Chargers, too.
Jason Phillips was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Amari Bryant
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amari Bryant, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Josh Stellwagen, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plano will take on Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Aurora Central Catholic, they will face off against Newark at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Aurora Central Catholic has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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