Sterling is 10-0 against Platte Valley since September of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Sterling Tigers will host the Platte Valley Broncos at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Sterling is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Lyons just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Lions, falling 15-2.
Tatym Dempcy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 13 unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gracyn Vondy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Platte Valley's offense. They lost 17-0 to Strasburg on Tuesday. The Broncos' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Sterling's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-9-2. As for Platte Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-21.
Everything went Sterling's way against Platte Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as Sterling made off with a 13-4 victory. Does Sterling have another victory up their sleeve, or will Platte Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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