Northeastern Baseball Makes The Second Annual PACK THE PARK event special, As They Take Down The Cougars of Western Nebraska Community College 7-0 on Saturday

In a thrilling display of baseball prowess, the Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen dominated the field against the Western Nebraska Community College Cougars on May 3rd, with a decisive 7-0 win at Plainsmen Park. The event, part of a special 'PACK THE PARK' day, was blessed with sunny skies and a slight breeze, creating perfect conditions for baseball.

Ondrej Vank, the starting pitcher for the Plainsmen, was exceptional, earning him the DDC Player of the Game title. Vank's performance over 8 innings included yielding only three hits and achieving 10 strikeouts, setting a high standard for the game. He was ably relieved by Brayden Stork, who added another strikeout to the team's tally. Among the standout players was Brayden Stufft, who went 3-3 at the plate, stole three bases, and scored four runs, making significant contributions to the team's success.

Key moments of the game included a crowd-pleasing 'beer batter' event in the seventh inning, where a batter from the Cougars struck out, leading to a festive beer promotion for the audience. The victory boosts the Plainsmen's record to 32 wins and 23 losses as they look forward to their next challenge at the Runyan Sports Complex in Pueblo, CO, on May 9th. With the opponent yet to be determined, the Plainsmen's fans are eagerly anticipating another exciting performance.