Baseball Recap: Platteview Trojans vs. Ralston Rams
Platteview scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Ralston Rams with a sharp 10-4 win. The victory was some much needed relief for Platteview as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Platteview got a great performance from Griffin Saunders as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Tayt Frauendorfer was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Nathan Thomas was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and a triple.
On Ralston's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Gettman, who went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
Platteview's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Ralston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Platteview will take on Wayne at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Wayne knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Platteview likes a good challenge. As for Ralston, they will head out on the road to face off against Platte Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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