Platteview scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over the Wayne Blue Devils. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Bryson Banks made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Banks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Ethan Loffer tossed a big game, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Dezmond Straatman was a standout: he scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Nathan Thomas was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Wayne's side, Gavin Anderson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Calvin Ankeny made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Platteview and bumps their season record up to 8-8. As for Wayne, they dropped their record down to 10-4 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Platteview will take on Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Platteview surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wayne, they will head out on the road to face off against Twin River at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Twin River is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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