June 21 2025 The North Platte 80s rallied past the Garden City Wind 9-8 at Bill Wood Field. North Platte finished with eight hits and six errors while Garden City collected 10 hits and committed two errors. The 80s scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth after the teams entered the final inning tied 8-8.
Garden City built a 5-0 lead in the second inning, but North Platte answered with five runs in the bottom half to even the game. The Wind added single runs in the fourth, sixth and ninth innings, while the 80s scored three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh before their ninth-inning finish.
Jason Rooks led Garden City with two hits, two runs and four RBI, including a home run.
Andrew Brautman went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a double, while
Kaleb Scull added two hits, a run and an RBI. For North Platte,
Caleb Copeland had two hits and two RBI,
Rico Riley drove in two runs, and
Tj Beninati scored three runs while stealing three bases.
Jake Boucher scored twice and drew two walks.
Eddie Kafton earned the win for North Platte after pitching a scoreless inning with one strikeout.
John Luegering also worked a scoreless inning, and
Corey Steward recorded the save despite allowing one run on two hits in the ninth. Garden City starter
Tyler Cornett allowed five runs, two earned, in 2.1 innings, while
Jeremiah Williams took the loss after surrendering three runs in three innings.
