Yutan-Mead lost to Ralston back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Yutan-Mead Patriots had just enough and edged the Ralston Rams out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Patriots.
Leah Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Yutan-Mead saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Delaney Shield, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Yutan-Mead pushed their record up to 19-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Ralston, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-10.
Yutan-Mead will venture away from home to face off against Arlington at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ralston, they will host Omaha North at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ralston is facing Omaha North at the right time seeing as Omaha North is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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