Platte Canyon extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 4-15 in the process. They came up short against the Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes, falling 22-10. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Buffaloes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-5 on Saturday.
Jacob Haase was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Haase was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run.
Jerod Horta
| 05/10/25 vs Bishop Machebeuf | 3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Arrupe Jesuit | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Cripple Creek-Victor | 3 |
| 05/02/25 @ South Park | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Cripple Creek-Victor | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Jerod Horta was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Platte Canyon is 4-2 when Horta posts two or more runs, but 0-13 otherwise. Nathan Laabs was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Bishop Machebeuf, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
On Bishop Machebeuf's side, they got a massive performance out of Jack Menke, who got on base in all six of his plate appearances with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases. What's more, Menke posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Miles Edgar, who fired off two home runs and seven RBI while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Coincidentally, Platte Canyon and Bishop Machebeuf will both be playing Clear Creek the next time they take the field. The Huskies will head out to face the Golddiggers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, while the Buffaloes will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
