GRAND ISLAND – The Runza Seniors continued their strong showing in the A7 Senior District Tournament, taking down the North Platte FNBO Nationals 1-0 Monday afternoon. Click here to listen to the broadcast replay.
Kearney (20-17) earned the win with one run on three hits and two errors, while North Platte FNBO fell with no runs on no hits with two errors.
Runza Seniors v. NP FNBO / KGFW
The Runza Seniors’ Quinn Foster held a herculean effort, going six and two third innings and striking out twelve batters while walking four. The starter recorded twenty outs in the contest.
Kearney was able to hold off North Platte twice after taking the lead in the top of the fourth inning, as Kegan Brand’s sac-fly plated Jase Blattner. In the fifth and sixth innings, North Platte had a runner at third base but was unable to plate the tying run each time.
Runza Seniors v. NP FNBO / KGFW
The Runza Seniors will now take on Grand Island Home Federal at 7 PM at Ryder Park on Tuesday night. KGFW’s pregame coverage is set for 6:45 PM with Austin Jacobsen on the call.
Kearney is the only team left in the A7 District with no losses.
