Ruskin is 0-5 against Platte County since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Golden Eagles will host the Pirates at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Ruskin put up the most runs they have all season on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Belton 13-12.
Tae Finley was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Eli Pitts was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Ruskin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .614. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Platte County made easy work of Raytown on Wednesday and carried off a 17-2 win. Considering the Pirates have won ten contests by more than eight runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Platte County has been performing well recently as they've won 13 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. Ruskin's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-28.
Ruskin might still be hurting after the 14-1 defeat they got from Platte County in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Golden Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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