The Palmyra Panthers will face off against Platte Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Palmyra has given up an average of 14.7 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fairbury hit Palmyra with a 12-run fourth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers came up short against the Jeffs, falling 18-4.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Platte Valley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Mount Michael Benedictine 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Platte Valley has posted since March 26th.
Carson Hollst spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Platte Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Kauffman, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Palmyra's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Platte Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 16-2.
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