Pius X has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. Everything went their way against the North Platte Bulldogs as Pius X made off with a 23-10 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Thunderbolts considering their one-run performance the match before.
Tanner Charf looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Pius X let Sam Kassmeier and Lucas Newton run wild. Kassmeier scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Newton scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. What's more, Kassmeier posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isaac Minchow, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
The win got Pius X back to even at 2-2. As for North Platte, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-4.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Pius X will take on rival Norris at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, North Platte is set to square off against their familiar foe Norfolk at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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