Scottsbluff didn't have done well against North Platte recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Scottsbluff Bearcats blew past the North Platte Bulldogs 14-6. The Bearcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by eight runs or more this season.
Hannah Schneider made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Scottsbluff let Kayla Lilley and Michaela Henry loose on the outfield. Lilley went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Henry scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The last time Lilley's batting average was this high was back in September of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Kiera Sarchet, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Scottsbluff is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. As for North Platte, they dropped their record down to 3-12 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Scottsbluff will welcome Gering at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Scottsbluff comes in on three and Gering on six. As for North Platte, they will stay at home for another game and welcome McCook on Tuesday.
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