King City lost against Plattsburg back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Wildkats fell 8-5 to the Tigers.

Ryder Sample
04/08/25 vs Plattsburg | 9 |
04/03/25 @ Tri-County | 9 |
03/27/25 vs Northeast Nodaway | 5 |
Ryder Sample was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Sample wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Darwin Bowden, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
King City's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Plattsburg, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. King City will head out to square off against North Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Plattsburg, they will venture away from home to challenge Lathrop at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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