The York Dukes will head out on the road to face off against the Wayne Blue Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. York is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
York was handed a six-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Platteview 2-0. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Dukes as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Thomas Bonde
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Thomas Bonde was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because York is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-4 otherwise. Bonde was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Wayne made sure to put some runs up on the board against St. Paul/Palmer on Thursday. The Blue Devils were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Wildcats. The Blue Devils have beaten the Wildcats the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wildcats has come to flipping the script.
Like York, Wayne also got a great game from a two-way player: Gavin Redden. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Redden has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Calvin Ankeny was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 13 contests. Jaxson Kneifl also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
York's record is now 6-4. As for Wayne, their record now sits at 8-5.
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