Hastings was handed a 13-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Platteview Trojans 5-4. The Tigers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Trojans, too.
Clayten Arlt
| 04/06/26 @ Platteview | 3 |
| 03/24/26 vs York | 2 |
| 05/10/25 @ Ralston | 2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Central City/Centura | 1 |
| 05/08/25 @ Platteview | 1 |
Clayten Arlt was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
Hastings' victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Platteview, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hastings will host Seward at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bluejays have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Platteview, they will square off against Platte Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Platte Valley will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Platteview surely won't give up without a fight.
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