Softball Preview: Plattsmouth Blue Devils vs. Malcolm Clippers
Plattsmouth has been away from home for four games now, but on Tuesday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Malcolm Clippers. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Plattsmouth lost 10-2 to Nebraska City on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Pioneers: they've now lost seven in a row.
Plattsmouth saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Justine Villamonte, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Villamonte has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Malcolm was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Nebraska City, falling 14-3.
Plattsmouth's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Malcolm, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-15.
Plattsmouth came up short against Malcolm in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 8-3. Will Plattsmouth have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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