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Richey's Homer Lifts Winner/Colome to Victory
15 Jul
Summary
- Austin Richey drove in four runs with a crucial late home run.
- Winner/Colome's pitcher struck out 10 batters in five innings.
- Platte out-hit Winner/Colome but fell short in the final score.
Winner/Colome claimed an 11-8 Sunshine League amateur baseball victory against Platte on Monday night, July 14. Austin Richey powered the offense, contributing four runs batted in, highlighted by a pivotal three-run home run in the eighth inning that secured the win. He was supported by Drew DeMers and Derek Graesser, who each recorded three and two hits respectively. Graesser also earned the win from the pitcher's mound, striking out 10 batters over five innings.
Despite Platte out-hitting Winner/Colome 13-11, they were unable to overcome the deficit. Hayden Kuiper and Preston Nedved both hit home runs for the Killer Tomatoes. Dawson Hoffman was the losing pitcher. Winner/Colome, now with an 8-5 record, is scheduled to host Alexandria on Friday, July 17. Platte also holds an 8-5 record and will host the Parkston Rays on Thursday, July 16.
