Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Holt). Everything went their way against the North Platte Panthers on Tuesday as they made off with a 13-5 win. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Tycen Skeen made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Skeen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Hayes Weller was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cole Medsker, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double.
05/06/25 @ North Platte | 13 |
05/05/25 @ Albany | 12 |
05/01/25 @ Stewartsville | 10 |
04/29/25 vs Stanberry | 11 |
04/28/25 @ Rock Port | 8 |
+ 13 more games |
South Holt kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
South Holt pushed their record up to 16-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for North Platte, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Holt will take on Gallatin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for North Platte, they will square off against Tarkio at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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