Preview: Ralston Rams vs. Auburn Bulldogs
Ralston is 5-0 against Auburn since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Ralston Rams will head out on the road to challenge the Auburn Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. Auburn took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Ralston, who comes in off a win.
Ralston came into Thursday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-9 margin over Twin River. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Ralston considering their one-run performance the match before.
Wyatt Gettman made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Gettman was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Landon Buechler was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Jason Miner was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Auburn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of West Nodaway by a score of 8-7.
Owen Hall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jackson Warner, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Ralston's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
Ralston skirted past Auburn 6-5 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ralston since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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