Platte Valley had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-3 to make it eight. They lost 14-0 to the Forge Christian Fury. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Broncos' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Platte Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sydney Meyer, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Forge Christian, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-1. Their pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last five matches.
On Forge Christian's side, Julianna Alfaro made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Alfaro has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Vivian Stults was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played. Devyn Haines was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Platte Valley will welcome Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Forge Christian, they will host Green Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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