Platte rallies to win in 10th inning against Mount Vernon

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Platte rallies to win in 10th inning against Mount Vernon
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In Sunshine League action on May 31 in Platte, SD, the Killer Tomatoes achieved a comeback victory over Mount Vernon with a score of 6-5 in 10 innings. Richard Sternberg secured the win with a bases-loaded walk in the final inning after Joe Van Overschelde’s RBI double tied the game. Preston Nedved contributed with a two-run homer in the seventh. Mount Vernon’s Deric Denning threw a complete game but took the loss, allowing six runs. Platte is scheduled to face Dimock/Emery on June 4, while Mount Vernon will host Parkston Rays on the same day.

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  • Platte wins 6-5 in 10 innings against Mount Vernon.
  • Richard Sternberg's walk-off walk clinches the game.
  • Joe Van Overschelde's double tied the game in the 10th.
  • Preston Nedved hit a crucial two-run homer in the seventh.
  • Deric Denning took the loss for Mount Vernon despite a complete game.
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Jun. 1—PLATTE, S.D. — Platte pulled off a rally and a walk-off victory on Sunday night in Sunshine League amateur baseball play, winning 6-5 in 10 innings over Mount Vernon. Richard Sternberg drew a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th inning to win the game, as the Killer Tomatoes scored twice in the extra frame to pull out the victory. Joe Van Overschelde had an RBI double earlier in ...

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