There's no place like home for Putnam City West, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Minco Bulldogs on Friday as they made off with a 9-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Nate Vann
04/18/25 vs Minco | 14 |
03/04/25 @ Putnam City | 8 |
04/14/25 @ Edmond Memorial | 4 |
03/13/25 @ Moore | 4 |
03/31/25 vs Mustang | 3 |
Nate Vann was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 14 over five innings pitched. Those 14 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Putnam City West is undefeated when Vann posts two or more runs, but 3-15 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jerin Hoff was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Luis Enriquez, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Putnam City West hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Minco struck out 14 times.
Putnam City West's record is now 7-15. As for Minco, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Putnam City West will square off against Yukon at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Minco, they will face off against Oklahoma City Broncos HomeSchool at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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