Grand Island's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the North Platte Bulldogs. The Islanders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Gabe Ruiz spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
Sam Dinkelman
| 04/18/25 @ North Platte | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Omaha Central | 3 |
| 04/11/24 @ Lincoln Southwest | 3 |
| 04/05/24 @ Lincoln Northeast | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Norfolk | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sam Dinkelman, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Broxton Barrientos was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Grand Island's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for North Platte, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Grand Island beat the Bulldogs by a score of 9-7 later that day.
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