After only two runs in their last contest, Plattsmouth made sure to put some runs up on the board against Fairbury on Saturday. The Plattsmouth Blue Devils were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over the Fairbury Jeffs. That looming 17-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Plattsmouth yet this season.
Gage Olsen was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Olsen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Olsen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Seth Thompson looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Eli Horner was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Caleb Adkins, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
The win made it two in a row for Plattsmouth and bumps their season record up to 10-4. As for Fairbury, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
Plattsmouth will head out on the road to take on Fort Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Fort Calhoun will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Plattsmouth surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fairbury, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Auburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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