After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Nemaha Central brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They never let the Royal Valley Panthers onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Monday. The win was just what Nemaha Central needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior match.
Evan Olberding and Sam Nordhus were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Olberding tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Nordhus kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. At bat, Olberding went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple, while Nordhus scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jonah Deters was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Kramer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Nemaha Central's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Royal Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Nemaha Central beat Royal Valley by a score of 21-1 later that day.
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