If Eaton was feeling good fresh off their 16-3 takedown of Valley on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Reds fell just short of the Platte Valley Broncos by a score of 6-5 on Thursday. The Reds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Jackson Denooy made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Everett Edinger, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Eaton has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-5 record this season. As for Platte Valley, their record now sits at 11-6.
Coming up, Eaton will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Forge Christian at 11:00 a.m. The Fury will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Reds surely won't give up without a fight. As for Platte Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Dawson School at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Broncos will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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