Baseball Recap: Rock Port Makes It Seven in a Row on the Road

Blue Jays

Margin (Wins)

03/27/25 vs North Nodaway	18
04/07/25 @ Northeast Nodaway	17
05/08/25 @ Plattsburg	15
04/21/25 @ North Nodaway	15
04/16/25 @ South Nodaway	15

Rock Port hadn't done well against Plattsburg recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Blue Jays never let the Tigers get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Blue Jays, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.

Case Millsap made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Westyn Amthor, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Corbyn Jakub, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs and one RBI.

Rock Port pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Plattsburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-17 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rock Port will host DeKalb at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Plattsburg, they will be playing at home against Maryville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.