Fort Calhoun lost against Plattsmouth back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Fort Calhoun Pioneers took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Plattsmouth Blue Devils. Fort Calhoun has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Fort Calhoun got a good showing from Declyn Otte, who struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Kenny Wellwood made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Alex Christensen was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a double.
On Plattsmouth's side, Odin Anschutz looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Plattsmouth's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Gage Olsen, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Fort Calhoun's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Plattsmouth, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Fort Calhoun will be playing at home against Louisville on Friday. Louisville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Plattsmouth, they will be playing at home against Wahoo/Bishop Neumann at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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