Plattsmouth didn't have done well against Auburn recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Plattsmouth Blue Devils walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Auburn Bulldogs. That's two games straight that the Blue Devils have won by exactly three runs.
Justine Villamonte made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Stella Campin, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Claire Laney, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Plattsmouth didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Auburn only tossed four.
Plattsmouth is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. As for Auburn, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.
Plattsmouth will venture away from home to square off against Omaha North on Thursday. Plattsmouth is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Auburn, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Wilber-Clatonia at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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