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Game Recap Plainsmen vs. Otero College - 5/4

Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen had trouble keeping up with Otero College Rattlers in a 13-3 loss on Thursday. Otero College Rattlers got things started in the first inning. Easton McKenzie singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.Otero College Rattlers took the lead for good with four runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Casey Prychak drew a walk, scoring one run, Brian Walters induced Yosuke Fujie to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Tommy Fiocchi singled on a 3-1 count, scoring two runs. Walters started the game for Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen. The pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs on nine hits and striking out four. Drew Haferkamp threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen racked up ten hits in the game. Carter Marlow, Tomas Ricny, and Cade Owens all had multiple hits for Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen. Owens, Ricny, and Marlow each collected two hits to lead Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen didn't commit a single error in the field. Josh Moore had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

Game Recap Plainsmen vs. Otero College - 5/5

Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen stole the lead late in the game in a 10-5 victory over Otero College Rattlers on Friday. The game was tied at five with Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen batting in the top of the seventh when Jaylan Ruffin singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen earned the victory despite allowing Otero College Rattlers to score four runs in the fifth inning. Otero College Rattlers Varsity's big inning was driven by a sac fly by Phil Carter and a double by Easton McKenzie. Otero College Rattlers fired up the offense in the first inning, when Yosuke Fujie hit a solo homer. Nick Anaya led the Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen to victory on the pitcher's mound. Anaya allowed six hits and five runs over seven innings, striking out five. Noah Soper threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Maguire Wakelyn took the loss for Otero College Rattlers. Wakelyn allowed one hit and three runs, walking one. Sam Hayen started the game for Otero College Rattlers. The righthander went six innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out four. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen launched one home run on the day. Josh Cote had a homer in the seventh inning. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen racked up 11 hits in the game. Ruffin, Nick Schumacher, and Cade Owens all managed multiple hits for Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen. Ruffin led Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen with three hits in five at bats.

Game Recap Plainsmen vs. Otero College - 5/5

Both teams were strong on the pitcher's mound on Friday, but Otero College Rattlers was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen on Friday. Cole Jones started the game for Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen and recorded 17 outs. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen got on the board in the first inning when Josh Cote singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run. Taymon Burrola got the start for Otero College Rattlers. The righthander surrendered one run on seven hits over seven innings, striking out two and walking one. Jones led things off on the mound for Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen. The hurler surrendered two runs on six hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out five. Edyn Barber and Noah Soper entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two innings and one-third of an inning respectively. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen scattered eight hits in the game. Tomas Ricny and Ryan Kucy each managed multiple hits for Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen. Ricny led Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen with three hits in four at bats. Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen didn't commit a single error in the field. Cote had the most chances in the field with seven.