The Auburn Bulldogs are taking a road trip to face off against the Raymond Central Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Auburn will be strutting in after a victory while Raymond Central will be coming in after a defeat.
On Thursday, Auburn earned an 8-3 win over Plattsmouth.
Mason Schultz
| 04/03/25 vs Plattsmouth | 6 |
| 03/27/25 vs West Nodaway | 7 |
| 03/22/25 @ Falls City | 8 |
Mason Schultz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Auburn saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Christian Gage, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, Gage posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Logan Sierks also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Raymond Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Louisville, falling 16-2.
Dawson Potter made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Mackson Smith, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Auburn's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Raymond Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Auburn couldn't quite get it done against Raymond Central when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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