Eaton is on a 21-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Platte Valley is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Eaton Reds will take on the Platte Valley Broncos at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Eaton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
Eaton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: University, who was ranked 11th in their home state at the time (Eaton was ranked fourth). Eaton walked away with a 6-1 victory over University on Wednesday.
Garrett Garrison made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Garrison has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garrison was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Garrison wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gunnar Duncan, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Platte Valley's offense. They lost 13-0 to University on Tuesday.
Eaton's win bumped their record up to 17-0. As for Platte Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Eaton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Platte Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Eaton took their victory against Platte Valley in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 18-1. Does Eaton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Platte Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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