Platteview hit Raymond Central with a four-run seventh inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 9-8. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Tess Roubal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, Makenna Hellerich was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Maja Matulka, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Raymond Central has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. As for Platteview, they pushed their record up to 16-9 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Coming up, Raymond Central will take on Freeman at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Platteview, they will face off against Wahoo at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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