Softball Recap: Platte Valley Edges Past Eagle Valley

Eagle Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Platte Valley Broncos.

Eagle Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dagny Bartlett, who went 1-for-3 while posting 1 RBI and 1 run.

Even though they lost, Eagle Valley pitchers prevented the big hits and finished the game with no home runs allowed. They have not allowed that few home runs since the 15th, when they also allowed zero home runs.

Eagle Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Platte Valley, they have kept their early-season momentum rolling, opening the year 6-1 after taking six of their first seven matchups.

Looking ahead, Eagle Valley has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Platte Valley, they are taking a road trip to face off against Basalt at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.