North Platte 80s Rally Past Austin Weirdos in 11 Innings

July 22 2024 The North Platte 80s defeated the Austin Weirdos 4-3 in 11 innings. North Platte overcame an early 3-1 deficit by scoring twice in the eighth inning and adding the decisive run in the 11th. The 80s finished with seven hits and three errors while Austin collected 12 hits and committed one error.

Rico Riley led North Platte with two hits, one run and one RBI. Cristofer Hernandez added a double, scored once and drove in a run, while Sean Bennett and Luke Lee also scored. Austin received three hits from Jesus Grimaldo, with William Martinez Oscar Galvez and Donnell Scott contributing two hits apiece. Scott drove in a run and Alex Westman and Cade Bochtler also recorded RBIs.

Corey Steward earned the win after allowing two hits and striking out two in two scoreless innings. Hobie Hood started for North Platte and worked seven innings, allowing nine hits and three runs, two earned, while striking out five. Lake Fisher added two scoreless innings with three strikeouts.

Cade Bochtler delivered seven innings for Austin, surrendering four hits and one unearned run while striking out six. Jacob Strobel took the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in 3.2 innings with four walks and three strikeouts. Austin left 13 runners on base and North Platte stranded 10.