The Platteview Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Wayne Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Wayne took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Platteview, who comes in off a win.
Platteview scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Ralston with a sharp 10-4 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Platteview needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Platteview got a great performance from Griffin Saunders as he tossed 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.
Meanwhile, Wayne suffered a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of Roncalli Catholic in their second game on Saturday. Wayne has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wayne saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Redden, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI. Redden is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
Platteview's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Wayne, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Platteview has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wayne struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Platteview skirted past Wayne 4-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Platteview since the squad 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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