Platte Valley will face off against the Seward Bluejays at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Platte Valley made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Nebraska City, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Platte Valley blew past Nebraska City 17-1 on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what Platte Valley needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Seward, as they earned their first away win of the season. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Beatrice on Monday.
Brycen Burt made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Burt was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Seward let Deklan Lindau and Bostyn Happ run wild. Lindau went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base, while Happ went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was Happ's first of the season. Carson Delcamp was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Platte Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Seward, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Platte Valley suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Seward in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Platte Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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