Platteview waltzed into their game on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Auburn Bulldogs onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for Platteview, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Bryson Banks, who gave up just three hits and racked up 15 Ks to keep Auburn off the board. Banks has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Alex Jones was incredible, going 2-for-2 with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Nathan Thomas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Platteview now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Platteview will square off against Beatrice at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Auburn, they will head out on the road to challenge Omaha Northwest at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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