Platteview won the last time they faced Douglas County West, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Platteview Trojans came out on top against the Douglas County West Falcon by a score of 6-1.
Platteview got a great performance from Bryson Banks as he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). Evan Dorhout came in to relieve Banks and was airtight, giving up no runs, hits or walks in he one inning pitched.
At the plate, Tayt Frauendorfer was a standout: he scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dezmond Straatman, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Douglas County West's side, Jonas Meairs-Richman and Michael Croom did some serious damage despite the final result: Meairs-Richman scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Croom went 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
The win got Platteview back to even at 1-1.
Platteview will be playing in front of their home fans against Waverly at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Douglas County West, they will head out on the road to square off against Roncalli Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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