Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ralston). They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Plattsmouth Blue Devils on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Rams sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.

Makenzie Macrander
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Makenzie Macrander spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Elliana Orduna was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Addie Aude was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Ralston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Plattsmouth only managed five hits.
Ralston's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Plattsmouth, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ralston will take on St. Cecilia at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Plattsmouth, they will be taking part in a tournament against Wahoo at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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