The Platte Canyon Huskies will head out on the road to challenge the Estes Park Bobcats at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Platte Canyon has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Platte Canyon lost 11-4 to Englewood on Wednesday.
Platte Canyon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Laabs, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple was Laabs' first of the season.
Meanwhile, Estes Park was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Dawson School, falling 19-6.
Matthias Westley was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Gabe Oberg, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base.
Estes Park's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Platte Canyon, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Platte Canyon has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Estes Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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