Platte Valley had to endure a 29-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Middle Park Panthers by a score of 24-20 on Saturday. The Broncos' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Becky Benevides was incredible, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with five stolen bases, four runs, and four runs. What's more, she also posted a .833 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in August. Another player making a difference was Aly Diaz-Galindo, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Platte Valley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Platte Valley's win ended a 16-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-18. As for Middle Park, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-11.
Platte Valley will play host again on Thursday to welcome Resurrection Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Resurrection Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season. Middle Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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