North Platte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mid-Buchanan Dragons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 11th.
North Platte's loss dropped their record down to 16-7. As for Mid-Buchanan, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
North Platte will host Rock Port at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Jays have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Mid-Buchanan, they will head out on the road to take on Lathrop at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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