Platteview had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-4 to make it four. They came up short against the Ralston Rams, falling 14-5. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Rams from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
Savanna Alloway and Reese Lingle did some serious damage despite the final result: Alloway went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Lingle went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
As for Ralston, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Ralston's side, Makenzie Macrander spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. Macrander has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elliana Orduna was a standout: she fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddie Ochsner, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Coming up, Platteview will square off against Omaha North at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Ralston, they will host Elkhorn North at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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