It was a good run, but Platteview unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 16-11 to the Beatrice Orangemen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Platteview of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Griffin Saunders was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Dezmond Straatman stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored three runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Easton Harris, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Beatrice's side, the team relied heavily on Kale Koch, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and four runs. Austin Baldwin was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Platteview's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Beatrice, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Platteview will head out on the road to challenge Arlington at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Platteview is facing Arlington at the right time seeing as Arlington is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Beatrice, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Nebraska City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Beatrice is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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