Platt came into Monday's matchup having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Avon Falcons out 5-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Platt also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Amelia Gostskowski made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Gostskowski has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Gostskowski was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna Gostkowski, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Arianna Cortes-Campbell, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Platt's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-10. As for Avon, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Platt will take on Hall at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Avon, they will be playing at home against Middletown at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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